Injured hiker rescued from Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain

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January 1, 2024 at 11:08 PM·1 min read

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A hiker was rescued Sunday from a trail in Grandfather Mountain State Park, according to the Linville-Central Rescue Squad.

Officials say they heard of an injured hiker on the Profile trail and crews hiked out to where the injured person was.

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Crews provided medical treatment, wrapped the hiker up in a stokes basket and hiked back to the trailhead, where the hiker’s family was waiting, authorities say.

The Linville Central Rescue, Linville Volunteer Fire Department, Avery EMS, Avery County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management and Grandfather Mountain State Park all assisted in the rescue.

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