WILKESON, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PSCO) says a dirt biker is in serious condition after falling down a cliffside in a remote area near Mt. Rainier on November 21.
At around 12:40 p.m., the 33-year-old rider was on a trail in the Wilkeson area when he tried to take a photo near a cliffside.
The trail fell out from beneath him and he sustained serious injuries, PCSO said.
The Buckey Fire Department and the Pierce County Search and Rescue Team set up a high-angle rope system to pull the man up from the cliffside.
He was then airlifted to a local hospital.
According to a GoFundMe set up for medical expenses and recovery, the rider had several injuries, including facial fractures. He is the sole provider for his family, including his three kids. You can donate here.
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