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mahatmakanejeeves

(56,878 posts)
Mon Apr 5, 2021, 02:05 PM Apr 2021

Hiker largely unhurt after tumbling 1,000 feet near Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C.

I'm sure they don't mean "straight down."

PISGAH FOREST, N.C. — A hiker in North Carolina was rescued largely unhurt after slipping from an overlook near the Blue Ridge Parkway and tumbling about 1,000 feet (305 meters).

Hiker largely unhurt after tumbling 1,000 feet near Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C.



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Hiker largely unhurt after tumbling 1,000 feet near Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C.

Associated Press 1 hr ago

PISGAH FOREST, N.C. — A hiker in North Carolina was rescued largely unhurt after slipping from an overlook near the Blue Ridge Parkway and tumbling about 1,000 feet (305 meters).

The hiker was able to walk with assistance after rescue crews rappelled about 150 feet (46 meters) down Slate Rock in the Pisgah National Forest to reach him, The Charlotte Observer reported, citing a statement from the Transylvania County Rescue Squad.

The hiker, who was not identified, was on a trail two hours before sunrise Sunday when he fell from the overlook, the squad said. Slate Rock is a largely barren rock outcropping known for its view of mountain peaks in western North Carolina. ... “We estimate he rolled/tumbled almost 1,000 feet from start to finish," rescuers said. “Somehow, he only had minor injuries.”

The nearly six-hour operation marked the third rescue of a hiker in the state this year. In February, a hiker fell at Hanging Rock State Park and was hospitalized. In January, a hiker was critically injured after falling 50 feet (15 meters) at Pilot Mountain State Park.

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Hiker largely unhurt after tumbling 1,000 feet near Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2021 OP
i have developed such a fear of heights..and falling..in my old age that I would NEVER samnsara Apr 2021 #1
Not only that, it was 2 hours before sunrise. nt CozyMystery Apr 2021 #2

samnsara

(17,569 posts)
1. i have developed such a fear of heights..and falling..in my old age that I would NEVER
Mon Apr 5, 2021, 02:11 PM
Apr 2021

..ever being on a position of falling from an overlook. I wouldnt even get out of the car.

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