An injured cross-country participant was rescued from Unicoi State Park late Friday afternoon, according to White County public safety officials. Units were dispatched units from White County Fire Services, the Helen Fire Department, and White County EMS about 5:30 to an area along Unicoi Bottoms in Unicoi State Park.
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“Initial dispatch stated that an individual had fallen while running along the trails. The individual was a participant in a cross-country event taking place at Unicoi State Park.
Once on scene, a team comprised of EMS and Fire personnel entered the trail. Within four minutes of entering the trail, patient contact was made. The patient evaluated and was able to exit the trail on an all-terrain vehicle assisted by first responders and their coach.
The patient was treated and transported by White County EMS to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.”