Injured Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains

Donald Lawrence from Tennessee was hiking down from Mt LeConte  in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg on Wednesday 11/27 about 11:30 AM when he slipped on ice, fell and broke his leg. He was rescued later that day by a team of rescuers that removed him from the mountain. He was taken to an area hospital about 10:00 PM after the team got him to an area where an ambulance was waiting. He is reported to be in stable condition.

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