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chelko
09-07-2005, 14:53
A young man named Ian Flanagan of Huntersville, NC fell from a waterfall on or near the AT outside Johnson City TN this past weekend. He is still in a coma with serious injuries and head trauma. Has anyone heard or read anything about this? The only news we have been able to get is from the family's neighbors here in Huntersville.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
09-07-2005, 16:15
I just checked several on-line news sources in that area and found nothing about Ian or anyone falling from a waterfall recently.

Miss Janet
09-07-2005, 17:08
There are several large falls that people have been hurt at in the past. Elk River Falls and Laurel Fork Falls are close to the AT. Red Fork Falls is nearer Johnson City but not really near the trail.

I haven't heard about this accident but my thoughts are with his family and friends. Best wishes for his complete recovery.