The patients were brought up and taken to hospital individually on stretchers.
The second hiker, a male, was conscious as he was loaded into an ambulance.
Fergusson said circumstances leading up to the incident aren’t immediately clear.
Pipers Lagoon Park’s elevated, uneven and rocky terrain can be treacherous.
On June 1, a woman sustained multiple fractures after falling in the same area.
With more people hiking this time of year, Fergesson said it’s important to take actions to reduce risks while hiking, particularly recreation areas involving drop-offs.
“Wear the appropriate footwear, be very aware of their surroundings — how close they are getting to cliff edges,” he said.
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