Technical rescue at Christine Falls | Mount Rainier National Park

Park Rangers conducted a technical rescue yesterday below Christine Falls in Mount Rainier National Park where and 18-year old male from Tacoma, WA, fell 30-40 feet this afternoon. Due to multiple injuries he was taken to a local hospital by life flight.

June 12, 2015 2:29 pm
Life flight emergency medical staff meet Mount Rainier rangers and ambulance at the Glacier Bridge parking area
Life flight emergency medical staff meet Mount Rainier rangers and ambulance at the Glacier Bridge parking area

Park Rangers conducted a technical rescue yesterday below Christine Falls in Mount Rainier National Park where and 18-year old male from Tacoma, WA, fell 30-40 feet this afternoon. Due to multiple injuries he was taken to a local hospital by life flight.

The fall/slide took place from a bank below Christine Falls Bridge. Initial assessments indicate a head injury and fractured arm.

Airlift Northwest provided life flight support. Fifteen park personnel were assigned to the incident.