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SnoHawk Transports Logging Accident Victim

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2013

CONTACT: Shari Ireton, Director of Communications
425-388-3377, Breaking News Pager: 425-339-5700

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office assisted aid agencies responding to a 25 year-old male injured in a logging accident earlier today by transporting the victim to Providence Medical Center in Everett.  The accident occurred this morning at the Pilchuck Tree Farm near Stanwood.  The Sheriff’s Office helicopter SnoHAWK was needed due to terrain and nature of the victim’s injuries.  SnoHAWK operators hoisted the victim to the helicopter andleft the scene at approx. 12:30 PM. 

Video of the rescue is at:  http://youtu.be/MzslQvhfWtU