White County emergency personnel were called to assist a hiker who fell on the Appalachian Trail Saturday.
Bryce Barrett, Public Information Officer for White County Public Safety, said White County Dispatch received a call about an individual who experienced a fall near Hogpen Gap off of Richard Russell Scenic Highway.
According to Barrett, in a matter of minutes, fire personnel made contact with the individual, who was fully alert and oriented.
The individual walked out of the trail with help from first responders.
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