Saturday High Fall Rescue In Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Tri-state mutual aid association, 13 fire departments and 63 rescue personnel responded to a high fall accident on Highway 30 at the 5 mile marker.

They rescued a 32 year old male who fell 35 feet while hiking on a trail in Polk County.

According to the agency, the victim suffered severe injuries and was flown to Erlanger.

The rescue took 5 and a half hours.

Tri-State Mutual Aid Assoc. reported: After 5 1/2 hours, rescue efforts in Polk Co.have been completed. Mutual Aid Chief, Dewey Woody, reported 13 Fire Depts. and 63 rescue personnel responded to a high fall accident located at the 5MM on Hwy 30. Details: https://t.co/zn8vZ1nuP7 pic.twitter.com/mUp5SnXm1r

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