SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — A hiker who fell while climbing Guye Peak on Snoqualmie Pass had to be rescued by helicopter.
On Sunday, crews from Eastside Fire & Rescue working with King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support, Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue and the Seattle Mountain Rescue team worked together to help an injured hiker off Guye Peak.
Eastside Fire & Rescue had to request an airlift because of the location of the fall.
Guardian 2, from the King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support team, flew to the scene to help get the hiker out.
During the rescue, crews said the hiker was conscious and was actively communicating with teams.
KCSO said the Seattle Mountain Rescue team was able to reach the hiker quickly and ready the patient to be airlifted.
The hiker was safely lifted to safety and taken to the hospital.
No information was available on the condition of the hiker.