Worker rescued in Richmond Beach after trench collapse on work site

You can see the path of Barnacle Creek by following the line of trees

On Monday August 10, 2026 a worker on the Barnacle Creek culvert replacement project in Richmond Beach (see previous article) was rescued by Shoreline Fire after a shored up trench collapsed under him, dropping him 15 feet.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Fire was able to extricate the male in his 30’s after only 13 minutes on scene. He was transported by the medics to Harborview with a potential leg injury.

The project, on NW 204th St in Richmond Beach is in response to concerns about the stability of the rockery and roadway embankment and stream erosion at the culvert outfall.