UPDATE: ‘Rope rescue’ emergency response after woman falls down Emma Schmitz Overlook seawall

6 PM: Seattle Fire has dispatched a sizable “rope rescue” response for an incident toward the south end of Emma Schmitz Overlook. The situation has been described via radio communication as a woman having fallen from the seawall. Updates to come.

6:17 PM: Firefighters have rescued the woman, who is being taken to Harborview, and are wrapping up.

9:31 PM: The injured woman is 67 and was described as in stable condition when taken to the hospital.

4 Replies to "UPDATE: 'Rope rescue' emergency response after woman falls down Emma Schmitz Overlook seawall"

  • Steve April 1, 2019 (1:14 pm)

    I can’t believe someone fell down that.

  • Suzq April 16, 2019 (1:43 pm)

    This is my best friend, who is recovering  in rehab. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • WSB April 16, 2019 (2:45 pm)

      Sorry to hear it but glad she is on the road to recovery. Thank you for the update. – TR

  • Susie Rea. SuzyQ April 16, 2019 (1:45 pm)

    This is my best friend who fell. She is recovering in rehab.🙏🏻❤️

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