Snowmobiler airlifted after crashing into tree near Hyak
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. - An Explorer Scout from Snoqualmie was injured Saturday when his snowmobile slammed into trees at the Gold Creek Snowpark near Hyak, said witnesses at the scene.
KOMO sales manager Bob Boyd was snowmobiling in the area and helped with the rescue effort.
Boyd says the young man, about 20 years old, was snowmobiling with a group of about 20 other Scouts when he lost control of his snowmobile and crashed into a tree.
A search-and-rescue crew came to his aid and carried him down about a two-mile trail, where a helicopter flew him to Harborview Medical Center.
Boyd says the crash victim had serious head and knee injuries but was conscious as he was being carried away.
KOMO sales manager Bob Boyd was snowmobiling in the area and helped with the rescue effort.
Boyd says the young man, about 20 years old, was snowmobiling with a group of about 20 other Scouts when he lost control of his snowmobile and crashed into a tree.
A search-and-rescue crew came to his aid and carried him down about a two-mile trail, where a helicopter flew him to Harborview Medical Center.
Boyd says the crash victim had serious head and knee injuries but was conscious as he was being carried away.
I'm pleasantly surprised I haven't read any comments about wanting him to pay out of pocket for his rescue. Â
I hope the young man is ok.
Boy, those trees will jump right out in front of you if you're not careful!
From one scouter to another....heal fast and well young man! You were out with your unit doing your thing which is always an excellent thing to see in our scouts. So sorry to see you got hurt in the process!
Watch out for that tree..
@Sanctuary hope his name isn't George.
I hope he recovers fully. Tragic way to end a fun outing.
seems odd they would carry him for 2 miles. if a snowmobile could get there seems they could bring him out on a sled. hope he heals fast.
@dorimonsonfan Head injuries. Its very likely they decided that the vibrations and jostling of snowmobiles was considered to be more dangerous to any internal head injuries as well as any unknown neck/back injuries compared to a slower but smoother descent on a backboard being carried out.
Hope he's going to be ok.Â
It's been a busy day for EMS - Airlift has two helicopters in Jefferson County about a mile apart from each other, plus here, plus the airplane crash in Woodinville...yep, busy day
Best of luck to the young man.