Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny 73°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Versailles Fire Rescue Goes On Trek To Assist Injured Hiker

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 3:18 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Responders hiked two miles just to get to the patient.

Photo by Versailles Fire Rescue.

(Versailles, Ind.) – A hiker was rescued after a fall at an area State Park.

Versailles Fire Rescue responded to the incident Monday afternoon at Versailles State Park after a hiker to a fall on one of the park’s hiking trails.

Responders hiked two miles to gain access to the patient and carried the patient out in a stokes basket.

In total, the rescue took 92 minutes.

Versailles Fire Rescue was assisted at the scene by Ripley County EMS.

More from Local News

VIDEO: Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Doing Donuts on Courthouse Lawn

The incident took place in Jennings County
Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dearborn County

The closure is necessary for crews to perform slide correction work between Dover and Guilford.
South Dearborn Marching Knights are State Bound

The Marching Knights qualified for state by earning Gold at the State Prelims.
VIDEO: Fire Breaks Out on State Road 46 Bridge

Multiple agencies were called to the scene on Monday evening.
Gatorade Recalled in 37 States

Over 122,000 cases were recalled.
Bakers of All Ages Invited to Ohio County Historical Society Bake Off

Donations and entry fees will support the Historical Society

Crunch Time

Deer of the Day

Events

LEGO Family Challenge
In this challenge, you will have one hour to complete a design based on the theme.
Oct 6, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library
Story Time + Stay and Play @L’burg:
Come to the library and enjoy story time with Ms. Olivia! Afterward is a stay and play session. Infant and Pre-school ages
Oct 6, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library
StoryWalk
In October, stroll down to Todd-Creech Park in Lawrenceburg to read the new StoryWalk story!
Oct 6, 2026 at Todd Creech Memorial Park

VIDEO: Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Doing Donuts on Courthouse Lawn

The incident took place in Jennings County

Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dearborn County

The closure is necessary for crews to perform slide correction work between Dover and Guilford.

South Dearborn Marching Knights are State Bound

The Marching Knights qualified for state by earning Gold at the State Prelims.

Bright Lights Spark Personal Best Times for EC Runners at Nike XC Town Twilight Invitational

The prestigious event was held October 2 in Terre Haute

Switz. Co., Milan Open Sectional Play with Wins over ORVC Rivals

Class A Sectional 44 kicked off at Rising Sun on Monday.

GMS, St. Lawrence Runners Compete at Middle School Cross Country State Finals

The event was held at the LaVern Gibson Course.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Restless Heart - I'll Still Be Loving You

Carly Pearce Closer To You 20:27

Eric Church Doing Life with Me 20:24

Little Big Town Little White Church 20:21

Big & Rich Comin' To Your City 20:17