Woman Airlifted from Oregon’s Blue Pool After Serious Injury on Popular Trail

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What begins as a scenic hike along one of Oregon’s most iconic trails can change in an instant.

That was the case Sunday afternoon in Linn County, when a 53-year-old woman from Terrebonne suffered a serious knee injury while exploring the popular Blue Pool trail along the McKenzie River. Known for its glowing turquoise water and forest-lined paths, the trail draws thousands each year. But like many places in the Cascades, it comes with rugged terrain that can quickly become dangerous when something goes wrong.

Around noon on May 3, emergency crews were alerted to the situation. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a

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