Helicopter Rescue on Shortoff Mountain | Columbia News

A climber took a terrifying 15-20 foot tumble on steep, rugged Shortoff Mountain in North Carolina—his first time tackling that route. Conscious but stranded, rescuers called in a Black Hawk helicopter from the North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team for a high-stakes extraction. Crews from multiple counties joined forces to pull him out and transport him to Charlotte for medical care. The Wolf Pit Trailhead remains closed while officials clean up—this dramatic rescue underscores why Linville Gorge’s wild terrain demands extreme caution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb49943fdf1df837