The Coast Guard rescued an injured teen Monday afternoon after he fell and suffered injuries that needed medical attention.
A 17-year-old hiker was medevaced from Olympic National Park at Port Angeles, near Seattle, Washington, shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Watchstanders received a call from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at 2:10 p.m. about two good Samaritan hikers finding a teenager injured.
One hiker stayed with the injured man while the other sought help.
A third hiker used a personal locator beacon to send out a distress signal, according to the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard helicopter arrived on scene, hoisted the hiker and transported him to awaiting emergency medical services personnel.
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