Seattle Fire rescues man stranded on Magnolia hillside
Seattle Fire rescues man stranded on Magnolia hillside
A man was stranded on a hillside in the area of Magnolia Park on Sunday morning.
SEATTLE - A man was stranded on a hillside in the area of Magnolia Park on Sunday morning.
Timeline:
Just before 9 a.m. on May 4, Seattle Fire initiated a rope rescue using ladder truck support to help the man who found himself unable to get off a difficult cliff area.
Seattle Fire rescues man stranded on hillside in the Magnolia area on May 4, 2025.
The rescue happened on the south end of Magnolia Park, near 32nd Avenue and West Galer Street. First responders asked the public to avoid the area during rescue operations.
The man only suffered minor injuries and was otherwise alert and oriented during the rescue efforts, according to SFD.
SFD blocks off area of rescue operation.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Fire Department.
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