Injured hiker rescued in Armstrong County

SOUTH BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An injured hiker was rescued Saturday in Armstrong County.

Members of the South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department said they were called to the area of Lock 6 at 1 p.m.

A hiker had fallen and was injured and needed help getting off the trail.

Firefighters say another hiker had to flag down a passing boat because his cell phone was overheating, preventing him from calling 911.

The hiker was taken away in a Stokes basket. Firefighters provided equipment to clear downed trees.

Freeport Fire-EMS treated the hiker’s injuries, which were not life-threatening.

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