Man rescued after swept down Sol Duc Falls

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — A 30-year-old man was rescued Friday evening near the Olympic National Park Sol Duc Hot Springs.

The man had walked out on rocks above Sol Duc Falls; he slipped and was swept down the waterfall.

Officials say he went under a log and down another waterfall, eventually pulling himself out of the river. He was found around 70 feet down a steep embankment.

First responders arrived with medical gear, kept him warm with a sleeping bag, blankets and a camp-stove and then assisted him out.

Rescuers said his initial vitals were good. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Man rescued after slipped on rock, swept down Sol Duc Falls & another waterfall. [Pic. from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue.] pic.twitter.com/W8PDmsRVU2
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