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Coordinated Rescue on Appalachian Trail
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A hiker in distress on the Appalachian Trail sent an SOS via satellite near the Blue Ridge Parkway, prompting a massive multi-agency rescue effort. After trekking through rugged terrain, crews from Monelison, Amherst, Pedlar Fire, and the Sheriff’s Office located the hiker around 1:02 PM. With storms grounding a helicopter, rescuers used a specialized stretcher to safely extract the hiker by 3:02 PM. No official details on the hiker’s condition or identity have been released, but the operation showcased exceptional teamwork and coordination across agencies.
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