A Washington state hiker was rescued from the Suquamish woods after being stranded for five days following an accident. A tribal member reported hearing a voice calling for help, leading to a multi-agency search and rescue operation. The hiker, who had fallen from a tree, was located and transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The man, who had become disoriented after hitching a ride to the end of a road, was found after a six-hour search effort that involved the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Explorer Search and Rescue, Olympic Mountain Rescue, Kitsap Search Dogs, and Suquamish Tribal Police Department. Authorities have not yet identified the hiker, but he revealed he had been lost for four to five days after attempting to take a shortcut through the woods.
The search was prompted by a 911 call that reported hearing the hiker’s voice coming from the woods at around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. First responders quickly deployed to the area, with teams from various agencies working together to locate the missing individual. The hiker was subsequently carried out of the, the Suquamish Police Department said.
While the man’s condition was not immediately disclosed, the incident highlights the risks of hiking in remote areas and the importance of preparedness. The multi-agency search and rescue effort underscores the coordinated response to such emergencies, with local law enforcement and tribal organizations working hand in hand to ensure safety in natural environments.