A hiker plummeted 20 feet into a ravine in a popular North Carolina waterfalls area on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Friday, her rescuers said. Crews contended with “difficult terrain” and fog ...

Do not swim or wade upstream near a waterfall. Watch for slick rocks around waterfalls. Do not jump off waterfalls or dive into pools. Do not climb on rocks above waist height.

North Carolina Hiker plummets into a ravine near popular NC waterfalls, her rescuers say By Joe Marusak Updated June 14, 2025 6:35 PM ...

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