Teen Survives 400-Foot Fall Near Mason County Bridge

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Teen Survives 400-Foot Fall Near Mason County Bridge
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A 19-year-old teenager survived a 400-foot fall from a canyon in Washington state with only minor injuries. He fell while walking along a former trail under the High Steel Bridge, one of the tallest railroad bridges in the U.S. Despite warning signs, people continue to use the dangerous trails. Authorities conducted a two-hour rescue mission using a rope and harness to save the teen, who was then taken to a hospital for evaluation.

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