Hiker hospitalized after 100-foot fall at WA's Lake Serene
INDEX, Wash. - A man was hospitalized after falling 100 feet while hiking, hitting several rocks on the way down, and landing in a partially frozen lake on Sunday.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, a solo male hiker fell down a cliff on the north end of Lake Serene, near Index, Washington.
After the 100-foot fall, the hiker was unable to get himself out of the lake, as he was suffering from hypothermia, a suspected head injury, broken ribs and a possible hip fracture.
The hiker activated a personal locator beacon to request help.
Multiple search and rescue teams and a helicopter were deployed. The helicopter was initially delayed due to poor weather.
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Eventually, the Naval Base Whidbey rescue helicopter was able to hoist the hiker and fly him to Harborview Medical Center. His current status is unknown.
The rescue concluded at around 1:45 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.
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