At 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a report of an older male involved in a paragliding accident on Lewis Chapel Mountain off Window Rock Road. The patient was approximately 40 feet over the side of the mountain with a possible broken ankle. Piney VFD was requested as mutual aid. Volunteer …
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Marion County Deputy Recognized for His Help with Injured Paraglider
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …



