Race Against Time: Trapped Under a Boulder in the Enchantments

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Published 2023-07-26
Chelan County Mountain Rescue, a 2023 SAR Award winner, was selected for their incredible skill while rescuing a hiker who became pinned beneath a refrigerator sized boulder in the Enchantments.
The Chelan County team, in a multi-agency collaboration, raced against time to free the hiker without causing further injury and rendezvous with heli-evac in high winds.

Join us in thanking volunteer SAR for the critical role they play in keeping us safe in the backcountry!

All Comments (21)
  • @user-wn4dt4gq3v
    Oof when that boulder starts to move my stomach drops. So amazing to see the creativity from these teams!
  • @thecasualfly
    As being local to this area and hiked into the enchantments this makes me proud of everyone who made this rescue a success .
  • @user-it2iy8bc8w
    Amazing rescue! Gives me goosebumps watching it. So thankful for these rescue teams.
  • @hikingleigh
    thank you for sharing these stories and to all the rescue teams. Donated to the Chelan County Mountain Rescue after watching this!
  • @K2Shit
    damn Benedict is a stud 😍
  • @bscappell21
    As a resident of Chelan County, I am grateful for our SAR teams! Great Docu on them.
  • @RainierGuide174
    The SAR that work The Enchantments are top notch. Thankfully never had to use them, but they are the best. Seen them go out on a job/training mission when I was up at Colchuck. Hats off
  • @toddstone611
    Nice work. (former Seattle Mountain Rescue, here)
  • @private61
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