Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
A hiker fell 50 feet from the summit of Mount Si in Washington state and was rescued by emergency crews. The rescue operation was complicated by adverse weather conditions, including cloud cover, wind, and snow. The injured hiker was transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment after being retrieved by the King County Sheriff Air Support team.
- ▪The hiker fell from the summit of Mount Si, which is located about 35 miles east of Seattle.
- ▪Rescuers faced challenging weather conditions, including cloud cover and snow, during the operation.
- ▪The hiker was successfully rescued and flown to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.
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U.S. Video shows rescuers treating injured hiker who fell 50 feet on Washington mountain By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 17, 2026 / 1:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An emergency crew rescued an injured hiker who fell 50 feet from the summit of a mountain in Washington state on Saturday, video shows.
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