Cascade River rescue survivor talks to WTIP

A woman from St. Joseph, Minnesota was rescued from the Cascade River after losing her footing while on a hike near the high-flowing waterway on June 17.

WTIP reported on that successful rescue operation, which involved the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lutsen Search & Rescue Rope Team, North Shore Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and U.S. Border Patrol. The hiker was transported by ambulance to North Shore Hospital, where she was evaluated and released.

Community members who were aware of the emergency call wondered how she was doing. WTIP reached out to that hiker, Pat Ditlevson, to find out how she’s doing. Ditlevson shared her recollection of the incident, and added her gratitude to all of the parties involved in the rescue.

Here’s Rhonda Silence with more.

Click on the slideshow to see a photo of Pat Ditlevson just moments before she tumbled into the raging waters of Cascade River. Photos courtesy of Pat Ditlevson.