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    Injured hiker airlifted to safety after falling on Appalachian Trail

    By Holly Patrick,

    4 hours ago

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    An injured hiker was rescued from the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain on Sunday, 11 August, according to Maryland State Police.

    Footage shows a helicopter airlifting a civilian to safety through the trees.

    Maryland State Police's aviation unite said a trooper was requested to a section outside of Smithsburg at 1:30pm.

    The hiker was found and a trooper/paramedic was hoisted down to them to deliver medical aid and hoist them up into the helicopter.

    The trooper transported the hiker to Meritus Health for further treatment, officials added.

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