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Man rescued after falling, injuring his leg at Abiqua Falls

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was successfully rescued by multiple crews after falling from a steep trail and injuring his leg near Salem on Thursday, officials said.

According to the Salem Fire Department, one of their technical rescue teams was called to assist in a rope rescue at Abiqua Falls, located just outside Salem along Crooked Finger Road.

A man was rescued after falling and injuring his leg at abiqua falls, near salem on july 3, 2025. (salem fire dept. )

With further aid from Silverton Fire and Marion County Search & Rescue, crews found a man who had fallen from a steep canyon trail and injured his leg.

Since he was unable to climb up on his own, officials said emergency crews used 300-foot ropes and a pulley system to bring the injured man to safety.

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