63-year-old hiker who fell 300 feet recounts harrowing rescue

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — After surviving a 300-foot fall on a hike in Washington over the weekend, a Hillsboro woman is sharing her cautionary tale every outdoor enthusiast should hear.

"The only thing that came to mind was, 'God, you're gonna have to stop me,' because I could tell I had momentum," 63-year-old Rebecca Halley told KOIN 6 News.

Drawn to the wildflowers and warm weather, Halley said it was her dream to return to Dog Mountain Trail five years after she visited with her daughter.