April 19,
Brinnon Fire Department and Quilcene Fire Rescue responded to the top of Mt. Walker near the north parking lot. Initial reports that a female in her 40s fell into a vault toilet.
The patient states while using the toilet, she dropped her cell phone down into the vault.
She then attempted to dismantle the toilet and retrieve it. After disassembling the seat and housing, she used her dog's leash to try fishing it out.
Eventually, she took the leashes to help support herself, which failed, and she slid into and fell into the vault head first.
After 15-20 minutes of attempting to get out, she used her phone to call 911.
Brinnon FD Rescue 41 and Quilcene F&R Aid 21 responded to the mountain top.
Upon arrival, they found the woman as described.
The crews made a makeshift cribbing platform by passing them down to the patient.
After making it tall enough for her to stand on, the crew pulled the victim to safety.
The patient states she was uninjured and requested no transport.
The patient was washed down and given a Tyvek suit to wear.
Pt. was strongly encouraged to seek medical attention after being exposed to human waste, but she only wanted to leave.
She thanked the responders and continued her journey back to California.
The patient was extremely fortunate not to be overcome by toxic gases or sustain injury.
Brinnon Fire Department and Quilcene Fire Rescue responded to the top of Mt. Walker near the north parking lot. Initial reports that a female in her 40s fell into a vault toilet.
The patient states while using the toilet, she dropped her cell phone down into the vault.
She then attempted to dismantle the toilet and retrieve it. After disassembling the seat and housing, she used her dog's leash to try fishing it out.
Eventually, she took the leashes to help support herself, which failed, and she slid into and fell into the vault head first.
After 15-20 minutes of attempting to get out, she used her phone to call 911.
Brinnon FD Rescue 41 and Quilcene F&R Aid 21 responded to the mountain top.
Upon arrival, they found the woman as described.
The crews made a makeshift cribbing platform by passing them down to the patient.
After making it tall enough for her to stand on, the crew pulled the victim to safety.
The patient states she was uninjured and requested no transport.
The patient was washed down and given a Tyvek suit to wear.
Pt. was strongly encouraged to seek medical attention after being exposed to human waste, but she only wanted to leave.
She thanked the responders and continued her journey back to California.
The patient was extremely fortunate not to be overcome by toxic gases or sustain injury.
