An adult female was rescued this morning after a 25’ fall from a remote area near the Billy Goat Trail.
The woman tumbled down rocky terrain and couldn’t get back up, according to Cheif Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
Close to 30 MCFRS rescuers responded to the scene and no serious injuries were reported.
Update – @COcanalNPS north of Old Angler’s boat ramp, Adult female, 25’ fall from area along towpath, tumbled down rocky terrain & couldn’t get back up, reportedly no injuries, patient was lowered (via ropes & rigging) to rescue boat & evacuated by boat to Angler’s boat ramp https://t.co/DzjgGKEIiM pic.twitter.com/hOztdGZztH
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 18, 2021