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Story summary
- A dead fir fell on Christine Mutchler, 70, and Kathy Pickard, 76, killing them as they hiked to Lena Lake.
- Kathy Todd, 74, was with them and witnessed the incident, then called for help after running to safety.
- Doctors on the trail treated Christine Mutchler as responders airlifted her to Harborview Medical Center, but she died before arrival.
- Friends described the women as active and joyful, enjoying outdoor activities together.
