Hunter injured in fall near Mount St. Helens

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SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. – An injured hunter could still be waiting for help after falling more than 60 feet near Mount St. Helens if it wasn’t for a friend who went to call for help.

Rescuers say Joshua Orcahrd, 30, was hunting with a friend near Spirit Lake, just off Forest Service 99 road when he fell. He was listed in serious condition Sunday at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, but a spokesperson for the hospital said he was in good spirits, awake and alert.

Mike Williams, team leader with the Volcano Rescue Team, said they were called at about 10 a.m. Saturday to respond to the hurt hunter. North Country EMS and the Skamania County Sheriff were also involved in the rescue.

Williams said Orchard and his friend were walking down…

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