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Upside-Down Hunter Saved in Allegany County Rescue
23 Oct
Summary
- Hunter rescued after falling upside down from a tree stand in Maryland.
- Maryland State Police Aviation Command deployed responders via helicopter.
- Multiple local fire departments assisted in the complex rescue operation.
Maryland State Police successfully executed a challenging rescue operation for a hunter suspended upside down after falling from a tree stand in Allegany County. The incident prompted a swift response from the Maryland State Police Aviation Command, which was contacted Thursday before noon.
Rescuers arrived via helicopter on Jackson Mountain, deploying two specialized first responders. They worked for about 25 minutes to safely lower the injured individual. The hunter was subsequently transported to a Cumberland hospital for medical attention.
Numerous local fire departments, including those from Barton, Frostburg, and Lonaconing, along with the Allegany Department of Emergency Services, provided crucial assistance. The Maryland State Police Aviation Command has been serving the state since 1970, offering 24/7 coverage for medevac, law enforcement, and search and rescue missions.
