A rock climber from Atlanta fell from the rocks at Cherokee Rock Village Saturday morning. According to information, the victim fell about 15 feet striking his head on a tree. He was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga for treatment of head trauma and other injuries. He was retrieved from the fall by members of the Rescue Squad. He was alert and conscious when emergency personnel arrived on the scene. He was at the Park on a rock climbing outing with friends. The Cherokee Rescue Squad and Cherokee EMS responded to the scene. The mishap occurred just after 10 a.m.











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