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Appalachian Rescue Against the Storm
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A hiker stranded on the Appalachian Trail near the Blue Ridge Parkway sent out an SOS at 11:15 AM, triggering a massive rescue effort. After trekking 3.5 miles into the woods, crews located the hiker at 1:02 PM—but weather grounded the helicopter. Instead, they improvised, hauling the hiker out in a Stokes basket over rough terrain. By 3:02 PM, everyone was safe, and the hiker was handed over to medics. Praise went to dispatchers and all agencies for their seamless coordination, proving that when nature throws a curveball, a well-connected first responder network makes all the difference.
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