Two teens die in fall near North Bend
Sep 17, 2012, 5:11 AM | Updated: 2:27 pm
Chrisitan Faith School has identified two hikers who died as Andrew Lusink and Ben Skagen. (Chrisitan Faith School Federal Way school)
(Chrisitan Faith School Federal Way school)
The King County Sheriff’s Office says two teenage boys died after falling during a hike at Otter Falls near North Bend Sunday night.
The boys, age 16 and 18, were reportedly climbing on a rock near the falls when they fell and were seriously injured.
Two other boys on the hike tried to aid the injured teens. One ran five miles down the trail for help eventually reaching a Forest Service employee who called 911.
The King County Sheriff’s Office received the emergency call around 7:30 p.m. and sent Search and Rescue Units to the area.
Another pair of hikers on the trail also tried to give assistance, making a fire, and attempting CPR on the injured teens.
When rescue teams arrived, the two boys had already died as a result of their injuries.
Christian Faith School in Federal Way has identified the two teens who died as Andrew Lusink and Ben Skagen.
“Deeply tragic event has happen at CFS. Andrew Lusink and Ben Skagen died in hiking accident last night. We invite students and parents at 8:00 am to an assembly in NGY for prayer and support for one another. Pastors will be available all day today. Please pray for the Lusink and Skagen families.”
