A 25-year-old woman sustained serious injuries this week after falling and tumbling more than 150 feet down an embankment at Racehorse Falls near Deming, Washington. This incident was the fifth fall at the attraction this year, according to Whatcom County Fire District 14. The woman initially fell 50 to 60 feet before tumbling an additional 100 feet down a slippery rock slope. Firefighters rappelled down the embankment, packaged the patient into a litter, and carried her out on a wheeled litter to safety. She was then rushed to a hospital in Bellingham and later transferred to a facility in Seattle, though her exact condition is unknown.
Racehorse Falls is a popular spot for hikers near the U.S.-Canada border, but its rainy climate and rocky terrain can pose dangers. The area is also known for its geological features, including 50-million-year-old leaf fossils and ancient landslides. The waterfall itself plunges 169 feet, and a warning sign at the site alerts visitors to the cliff edge with no routine access to the bottom. With the treacherous conditions of the area, hikers are urged to exercise caution when exploring Racehorse Falls.
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