This browser does not support the Video element.
Two skiers rescued in WA's North Cascades
New video from Snohomish Search and Rescue shows two skiers being rescued from the North Cascades.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - Two skiers were rescued after becoming stranded in steep terrain in the North Cascades, and crews recently shared video of the helicopter rescue.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, on March 4 at around 4:45 p.m., search and rescue teams were notified of an incident in Skagit County near the Ptarmigan Traverse that required a helicopter rescue.
Two 35-year-old skiers became stranded in steep terrain and were at risk of falling. The man and woman were about 6,000 feet above Cascade Pass on a north-facing slop along the traverse. They were unable to move and became increasingly cold, fatigued and distressed.
Both skiers were successfully located, extracted and taken to safety.
What they're saying:
"A big thank you to the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team and Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue for their professionalism, skill, and swift response in safely completing this mission and helping bring these individuals to safety," SCSO wrote on social media.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Waymo, Waze team up to help fix Seattle's potholes
Man 'lucky' to survive Seattle shooting after bullet grazes his head
Kraken CEO Leiweke: "We are not happy. We are going to get better."
Amazon Flex driver in WA arrested after pile of stolen packages found
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.