With ample public lands, miles of trails, and a temperate climate, Chattanooga, Tenn., is a popular outdoor recreation destination in the Southeast. Unfortunately, this past weekend, it was also the site of two major search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, both on Signal Mountain.
The first occurred on the morning of March 21, when an off-duty military service member fell in a rocky area. Authorities confirmed that the injuries resulted in the victim’s death after he was transported to a hospital.
The second hiking accident on Signal Mountain occurred later that same day, when a hiker sustained a serious foot injury that made him incapable of extracting himself…