Crime & Safety

Man Rescued From Franklin Falls Trail

Fire and rescue teams from around the region helped rescue a man Wednesday after he fell near Franklin Falls.

Fire officials said crews successfully reached the man on a ledge and airlifted him for treatment.
Fire officials said crews successfully reached the man on a ledge and airlifted him for treatment. (Eastside Fire & Rescue)

SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA β€” Fire crews from around the region helped rescue a man after he fell near Franklin Falls Wednesday afternoon. According to Eastside Fire & Rescue, rescue teams rushed to Franklin Falls Trail shortly after 4 p.m. for an alpine trail rescue.

Eastside crews assisted Snoqualmie Pass Fire District 51, with help from Snoqualmie Fire, the Bellevue Fire Department, Seattle Mountain Rescue and King County Search and Rescue. Officials said crews successfully reached the man on a ledge around 5:30 p.m. and airlifted him for medical treatment.

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