TN National Guard aircrew rescues stranded hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area
According to a press release, this is the second search and rescue mission by the Tennessee National Guard this year. Author: Dalisa Robles (WBIR) Updated: 6:11 AM EDT May 12, 2021
TENNESSEE, USA A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew responded to an emergency air evacuation mission after a victim suffered from difficulty breathing while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area on May 9, officials said.
Officials said that shortly before 7 a.m., the Tennessee Military Department and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a hiker in distress near the Tri Corner Knob Shelter along the Appalachian Trail.