76-year-old hiker George O'Connor falls 8 ft on Little Bigelow Mountain, airlifted for spinal injury treatment.
George O'Connor, a 76-year-old hiker from Georgia, was seriously injured after falling 8 feet on Little Bigelow Mountain while hiking the Appalachian Trail. A first responder hiked 4 miles to reach him, and due to the remote location, he was airlifted by a Maine Forest Service helicopter. O'Connor was taken to Carrabassett Valley Airport and then transferred to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center for treatment of spinal injuries; his condition remains unknown.
September 21, 2024
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