The police in Washington state successfully managed to save a teen hiker who survived a 400-foot fall down a canyon with only “minimal injuries.”
The police said the 19-year-old was rescued after he fell from a trail, sliding towards a river but the injuries are not life-threatening.
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Mason County Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities Have Warned Public
The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken to a hospital for medical check up and he was provided first aid.
Authorities have warned people to avoid hiking in the area, describing it as hazardous for both walkers and rescuers.
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“We’ve told people to stay off these trails because they’re dangerous, but people either haven’t seen the warning signs or are disregarding them,” a police officer who saved the teen hiker said.
The High Steel Bridge, used in the rescue, spans the Skokomish River and was formerly used for railway transport.