Black Diamond Search & Rescue Council

Nov 13, 2015: Missing Hiker – Shady Valley, Tennessee

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Nov 13, 2015
Shady Valley Tennessee – Full call out for missing 16- year old female to support an ongoing search mission in Shady Valley Tennessee. The mission subject was separated from her hiking party on Nov 11, 2015. Virginia SAR resources were requested to assist in the ongoing search in the Cherokee National Forest in northeast Tennessee. After an extensive six day search mission, the missing girl was found, alive; Hungry, exhausted and dehydrated. After a short EVAC off the mountain, the subject was checked by EMS and reunited with her family. This successful mission was a joint effort from many Virginia and Tennessee agencies including SAR, Fire, Rescue and Law enforcement.

Category : Search Missions

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