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Teams trek nearly a mile to rescue 70-year-old hiker at Tennessee state park
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman's fall occurred at Rock Island State Park. A rescue operation was undertaken to help a 70-year-old woman who suffered a head injury while hiking.
A rescue operation was undertaken to help a 70-year-old woman who suffered a head injury while hiking. The woman's fall occurred at Rock Island State Park. Crews carried equipment a considerable distance to reach the woman, then used specialized systems to navigate multiple flights of stairs with her.
The operation involved multiple agencies working together. Emergency medical responders took over care of the woman after the rescue. The Doyle Volunteer Fire Department reported that the rescue happened on a Tuesday morning and involved over half a dozen other agencies.
Further details about the rescue are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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