The injured hiker was suffering head trauma, needing immediate medical aid and evacuation to a nearby hospital.
July 27, 2023 - An injured hiker was airlifted from a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Inspiration Point along Alum Cave Trail, with the assistance of the Tennessee Army National Guard -- all within an hour and a half.
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