Helicopter rescue crew recounts saving injured hiker from Old Rag Mountain

MADISON COUNTY, Va. — A hiker is recovering at UVA Medical Center after being airlifted from Old Rag Mountain on Sunday.

Around 10 a.m., a man hiking about five feet behind the woman said she began to wobble, sat down and immediately passed out. He helped by taking off his outer layers and creating a small emergency fire to warm her.

Once the group found cell service, they called a park ranger. The National Park Service then called for Med-Flight-1. a team stationed in Chesterfield County…

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