FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — A hiker suffering a medical emergency was rescued by first responders in Fannin County.
On Wednesday, September 27 at around 7 p.m., Fannin County 911 received a call of a hiker on the Panther Creek Trail having a medical issue.
Crews responded to the Three Forks parking area to begin locating the patient.
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At around 10:30 p.m., crews made contact with the hikers about 4 miles in on the trail.
The hikers were assisted to safety at around 12:33 a.m.
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