UPDATE: Man rescued from Beach Drive embankment

6:13 PM: Big SFD rescue response right now for the 6700 block of Beach Drive SW – they’re helping someone described as an “elderly man” who is stuck down a steep slope between Beach Drive and Holly Court [map].

6:19 PM: SFD says the man they’re rescuing is not hurt. They’re correcting the address on the call to Holly Court.

6:25 PM: The incident commander has radioed in that the man did not fall – he was doing garden work and became unable to get back up the slope.

6:44 PM: Via radio, the incident commander reports the man is “extricated.” Though they don’t believe he’s hurt, we were told at the scene, they’ll of course check him out to be sure.

11:24 PM: SFD spokesperson Kristin Tinsley tells WSB that the man, 77, was believed to have been stuck down the embankment for ab9out 7 hours. He was taken to the hospital by private ambulance for evaluation.

9 Replies to "UPDATE: Man rescued from Beach Drive embankment"

  • Leanna November 2, 2020 (6:18 pm)

    Thank you for posting this so quickly. I’m hearing so many sirens and WSB doesn’t disappoint in providing the local news. I hope the man is ok.

    • Laura November 2, 2020 (6:26 pm)

      Yes that was a ton of sirens, I hope everyone is unharmed. Any news on the SFD “dumpster fire” on 24th? Thank you as always for the quick reporting!On SFD 911 log, is the all caps when an address change/correction has been made? Thank you!!

      • WSB November 2, 2020 (6:33 pm)

        No, heard nothing about that when it happened, and checking the incident log, I see why – all but 2 units were canceled within five minutes.

  • Andrea Lister-Pierce November 2, 2020 (6:21 pm)

    Well sirens for 15 minutes Fire and Police  sure hope the man is okay!

  • old timer November 2, 2020 (7:15 pm)

    I feel for the poor guy who got stuck.  When I was a kid, I did sort of the same thing  – messing around where I shouldn’t, got stuck, and the police had to come and walk me back down the hill.   Hope he is o.k.

  • Mary November 2, 2020 (8:03 pm)

    This whole story–and the WSB’s reporting of it–makes me love living in West Seattle all the more. Because yes, we heard the sirens and were very worried, and now it turns out to be  an “elderly man” who is insisting that he was never in any trouble and who was just gardening– and presumably some concerned neighbor thought he needed help. If only all stories could have such benign endings. Stay safe, sane, and compassionate West Seattle!

    • WSB November 2, 2020 (11:26 pm)

      Just got a few more details from SFD, added above.

  • Graciano November 3, 2020 (4:46 am)

    This always concerned my wife when her dad living alone would go out and do things on his own…the worrying stopped once we had him move in with us at the age of 90! YES 90 and stubborn…uh oh do i have something to worry about??? ;>)The man in this story, we are glad he is going to be OK

  • Lola November 3, 2020 (7:50 am)

    Wow I heard and saw all the sirens coming down Alaska St. last night.  Did not know they sent that many out?  Good to hear it was not serious. 

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