Hiker assisted near Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Black Mountain NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a park ranger responded to a report of a possibly disoriented hiker north of the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center. The hiker appeared to lack water and was advised to head downhill toward safety. No injuries or further incidents were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Federal Group Calls
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Transcript:
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612-2-8-2. Just got a report from a visitor of a hiker just north of the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center going northbound.
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Without water, seemed a little disoriented, possibly looking for a town.
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Described as a middle-aged person with a backpack.
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Green and brown jacket and a hat.
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The reporting party lost sight of him about 20 minutes ago.
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He had come down for cell service.
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The ranger is contacting the individual.
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He's up there speaking with the subject.
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The ranger will advise him if he needs to call later, he may get multiple citations, so hopefully that
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convinces him to go down instead of up.
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Copy 22, 14, 24.
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Location mentioned:
Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, 364 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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