Categories: U.S.

Tennessee National Guard rescues stranded Appalachian Trail hikers

close Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for January 4

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com.

The Tennessee National Guard says it has used a military helicopter to rescue two hikers who were stranded on the Appalachian Trail.

In a news release, the Guard says the hikers were stranded on Dec. 31 due to sheer cliffs and drop-offs during early morning darkness in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness Area, south of Johnson City.

The Guard says the Greene County Sheriff’s Office requested the air support after deputies were unable to reach the hikers.

TN APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE WINS LAND ROVER, $25K IN DEFENDER SERVICE AWARD

Two stranded hikers were rescued on the Appalachian Trail by the Tennessee National Guard. Two pilots, two paramedics, and a crew chief saved the hikers on the morning of Dec. 31.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The crew from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Knoxville consisted of two pilots, a crew chief and two flight paramedics. They made the rescue that morning and administered aid during the brief flight to the hospital.

The Guard says the hikers have recovered from minor injuries.

Share

Recent Posts

Researchers create revolutionary AI fabric that predicts road damage before it happens

Road crews may soon get a major assist from artificial intelligence. Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer…

21 hours ago

Retirees lose millions to fake holiday charities as scammers exploit seasonal generosity

The holidays are supposed to be a season of generosity, family and giving back. For…

1 day ago

National program helps seniors spot scams as losses surge

DENVER – Scams targeting older Americans are surging, and federal officials are warning that the…

1 day ago

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has…

2 days ago

Space startup unveils 1-hour orbital delivery system

A Los Angeles-based aerospace startup called Inversion Space has unveiled Arc, its first flagship spacecraft…

2 days ago

Don’t fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying…

3 days ago