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Posted: 8:03 AM Jan 6, 2009
Hikers Rescued, 1 With Broken Leg
A complicated search effort has resulted in the rescue of three hikers in southeastern Kentucky.
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WHITESBURG, Ky. (AP) -- A complicated search effort has resulted in the rescue of three hikers in southeastern Kentucky.
Authorities in Letcher County said three men from Wise, Virginia, called for help Sunday night after losing their way on the Pine Mountain Trail System near the Kentucky-Virginia state line.
WYMT-TV in Hazard reported one of the men fell and broke his leg.
Jenkins Police Chief James Stephens told the station rescuers reached the men about 9 a.m. Monday.
Rain and fog complicated the rescue, but the injured man was brought out Monday afternoon, about two hours after rescuers guided the other hikers out.
A dozen emergency agencies from Kentucky and Virginia aided in the rescue.
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Information from: WYMT-TV, http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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