Man rescued by helicopter from cliff near state park

David Reynolds, a 27-year-old Ephrata man, is safe after being rescued April 6 from a steep area near Lake Lenore Caves State Park.

The man became stuck during a recreational hike, but was able to use his cell phone to call 911 around 4 p.m. Dispatchers were able to gather information to pinpoint his location and direct emergency crews from Grant Co. Fire District #7, Fire District #5, Grant County Sheriff’s deputies, and Washington State Park rangers to the scene. In all, about 25 emergency personnel responded to assist.

Technical rescue team members located the victim about two hundred yards...