MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — An injured hiker was safely rescued Friday afternoon following a coordinated search and rescue operation in the Columbia River Gorge that involved multiple emergency response agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident began around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, when the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire received reports that a hiker had fallen on a trail east of the Angels Rest Trailhead, located at 47500 E. Historic Columbia River Highway.
Fire personnel and sheriff’s deputies reached the injured woman and conducted an initial medical assessment. However, responders determined that the steep, rugged terrain made a traditional carry-out evacuation too dangerous.
Emergency officials launched a full search and rescue operation and requested assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. At the same time, a nine-member team from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) hiked into the area to support crews on the ground.
Because of the dense forest and challenging terrain, the Coast Guard conducted a helicopter hoist rescue. At approximately 3:40 p.m., the woman, who is from New York, was successfully hoisted into the aircraft and flown to Troutdale, where paramedics transported her to a local hospital.
Authorities said her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office released photos from the rescue and asked that any published images be credited to the agency in full.
Officials noted that information released about the incident is preliminary and may be updated as additional details become available.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team is a volunteer organization that serves as the county’s primary search and rescue resource, responding to incidents involving lost or injured people in wilderness and urban environments throughout Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge. The team also assists with emergency evacuations, evidence searches, and public education on outdoor safety.
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