HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to a call Tuesday evening to locate two lost hikers on the Cumberland Trail off Hotwater Road.
The male and female hikers were found, with one requiring assistance from the fire department to navigate the steep terrain.
The Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District played a crucial role in the rescue by determining the hikers’ location and advising them to remain stationary.
“Staying in place until rescue comes is so important, as it’s hard to find a moving target,” officials said…