The Rescue of Scott Hern: Part 1
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In July, the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team (WCSART) led a search for hiker Scott Hern who survived in the Gorge for 14 days, including 12 days without food or water. This was one of the most dramatic rescues in the team’s 20-year history. Here’s the inside story of what happened over five days of searching until team members found two crucial clues — his shoe print and walking stick. The team continued searching the creek above Bell Falls when they heard a faint call for help.
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