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Category: Search & Rescue
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Sunday, July 29, 2007 |
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Engine 201 and 202 responded to assist in the search for missing hiker in Gunpowder Falls State Park. The hiker, visting from out of the country, was reported to have crossed the water while hiking with friends and both parties started walking back to their starting point. The hiker never made it back. Crews were alerted and responded to Bel Air Rd and the Big Gunpowder Falls. Additional units were dispatched to Philadelphia Rd, Harford Rd, and several other area roads with access to the park.
BCoFD crews responded from Kingsville, White Marsh, Texas (USAR and Tower 17), Perry Hall, Long Green, Violettleville, Middle River Ambo & Rescue, Central Alarmers. Other units included Fallston VFD, MD Department of Natural Resources Police, BCoPD, MSP Trooper, and multiple search dog teams.
The missing hiker reportedly returned to the house he was staying the following morning after a long walk.
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