14-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Fall At The Pocket Wilderness

  • Sunday, August 23, 2015

A 14-year-old boy fell and was rescued at the Pocket Wilderness trails Sunday at about 5:40 p.m.

Fire officials reported they had to carry out the boy and cross a swift flowing creek. 

The boy was transported by Hamilton County EMS to Children's Hospital at Erlanger.

Several rescue units responded to the scene to assist the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department with additional manpower.  Units responded included the Soddy Daisy Fire Department, the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department, the Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department and the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  

Walden's Ridge Emergency Services and the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department responded with their rope rescue teams.

His name has not been released by the parents' request. 

 

 

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/27/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: AKE, NAOMI MICHELLE 7421 BONNY OAKS DR CHATTANOOGA, 37421 Age at Arrest: 47 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Booked for Previous ... more

Orange Barrels Finally Coming Down On Ringgold Road
  • 4/26/2024

Driving down Ringgold Road will soon become easier. City Manager Scott Miller said at the Thursday night council meeting, that the multi-modal project is winding down and that the barrels that ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/26/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ALLEN, JOSHUA DAVID 137 GREENHILL AVENUE FRANKFORT, 40601 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD ASSAULT ... more