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Hiker Rescued from Steep Green River Gorge
28 Jun
Summary
- Several fire departments collaborated for a mountain rescue.
- The hiker sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Multiple rope systems were used for the complex extraction.
In the early hours of Saturday, June 28, 2026, multiple fire departments from south King County coordinated a challenging rescue operation.
Rescuers responded to a call received just after 3 a.m. regarding an injured hiker stranded on a steep trail near the Green River Gorge, east of Black Diamond. Trained technical rescue teams arrived from Puget Sound Fire, Renton Regional Fire Authority, Enumclaw Fire, Maple Valley Fire, and King County Medic One.
Upon locating the hiker, crews determined the injuries were not life-threatening. They initiated a "Zone 3 Technical Rescue" response, employing three separate rope systems. This meticulous operation allowed them to safely extract the hiker from the precarious hillside.
The successful rescue concluded around 6 a.m., with the hiker being transported via private ambulance to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
