Officials: 5th person requires rescue at Racehorse Falls this year

DEMING, Wash. — Officials with Whatcom County Fire District 14 reported they were dispatched to Racehorse Falls about 2pm on Tuesday, September 10th, due to a report of a person that had fallen.

WCFD14 personnel prepare a fall victim for transport at Racehorse Falls (September 10, 2024). Photo: WCFD14

Approximate location of rescue

Upon arrival, firefighters found a woman who had fallen 50-60 feet, then tumbled another 100 ft down a slippery rock slope to the bottom. Our crews rappelled down, packaged the patient into a litter, and lifted her out of the canyon.
Firefighters then carried her out the 1/3-mile trail using our wheeled litter, and then she was transported with serious injuries via a medic unit from the Bellingham Fire Department.
– Whatcom County Fire District 14 (September 11, 2024)
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WCFD14 officials added that this is the 5th “high angle” rescue at Racehorse Falls this year.

Please be extra careful when exploring our wonderful outdoors, especially around the cliff edges.
– Whatcom County Fire District 14 (September 11, 2024)