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Coast Guard medevac fallen hiker near Hoh, Washington

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Coast Guard medevac fallen hiker near Hoh, Washington, MH-65 Dolphin Port Angeles
Archive image: an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew conducts training at Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles, Washington, Monday, Dec. 9. Pilots and aircrew members maintain proficiency in a variety of approaches, landings and other maneuvers and evolutions.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark.

HOH, Wash.​ — A Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew medevac a hiker Sunday in Olympic National Park near Hoh.

At 5:30 p.m., watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound were notified of the fallen hiker and directed the aircrew to rescue.​ A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy on scene reported the hiker had fallen approximately 100 feet.

Coast Guard medevac fallen hiker near Hoh, Washington, MH-65 Dolphin Port Angeles
Archive image: an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew prepares to conduct training operations Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Regular scheduled training is paramount for maintaining readiness and ensuring mission success when called to respond.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark

The MH-65 Dolphin rescue aircrew hoisted the hiker into the helicopter shortly after 7 p.m. before transporting him to awaiting emergency personnel at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles.

The middle-aged male hiker was reportedly responsive and in stable condition upon arrival.

A Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter medevaced a hiker Sunday in Olympic National Park, near Hoh, WA. The hiker was transported to awaiting medical personnel in Port Angeles after reportedly falling 100 feet.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark.

The Coast Guard encourages mariners and hikers to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. Whether at sea or on land, it is also recommended all persons maintain a reliable means of communication so that emergency responders can be notified in case of emergency.

-USCG-

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