Suspicious Circumstances
Concern over possible emergency at Smoky Tree Lodge
NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604 - 5/27/2026 10:09 AM
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services were dispatched to Smoky Tree Lodge after a caller reported being unable to contact anyone at the front desk or reach security. The caller was concerned that someone might be experiencing an emergency behind locked doors. This situation was classified under suspicious circumstances with a welfare check initiated.
Alleghany NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript
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148, if you could be en route to Smoky Tree Lodge, (place withheld).
00:06
It's going to be the caller advised (name withheld) can't get a hold of anybody at the desk and all the public access areas are locked.
00:12
Hasn't been able to reach security either and is concerned there may be somebody having an emergency behind the locked doors.
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