Jeremy (Carolinabackpacker) had a bad fall in the Gorge.

**Dutch** · 05-09-2016, 20:28

Originally Posted by bobbycobbler

http://www.linvillegorge.net/smf/ind...?topic=3974.15

That is my mistake. I heard it was Jeremy and a assumed it Fire in my Bones.

**FireInMyBones** · 05-09-2016, 20:37

Originally Posted by Dutch

I don't know much other than Brother Bones was hiking is the Linville Gorge with some fellow HF members and took a 200 foot tumble down the hill. Wound up in the hospital and has a bad knee injury and is really scratched up.

Thanks for the prayers! I feel great, particularly since it was Carolinabackpacker that fell.

Originally Posted by bobbycobbler

Thought it was Carolinabackpacker. Unless this was a separate fall. Info on linvillegorge.net.

It was.

Originally Posted by Dutch

That is my mistake. I heard it was Jeremy and a assumed it Fire in my Bones.

I know that he is doing better. I'll join in prayers that he heals. The pictures are intense.

**OutandBack** · 05-09-2016, 20:47

Here's hoping Jeremy (Carolinabackpacker) a speedy recovery.
Dutch I moved this post to the general discussion forum. I believe more of Jeremy's friends will see it here.
If you'd like me to edit the title I can do that.

**Mountain Gout** · 05-09-2016, 20:52

Positive healing vibes sent... Glad you are going to be ok..

**Rain Man** · 05-09-2016, 21:27

So glad whomever it was survived that fall. Wow. Good for him and here's wishing him a speedy recovery.

**DavyRay** · 05-09-2016, 21:53

Well, CB posted to the Gorge Rat forum this morning, so he is definitely doing better. He sounds in good spirits.

DavyRay

**Scarecrow** · 05-09-2016, 21:54

Hope he's recovering well.

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**SilvrSurfr** · 05-09-2016, 22:03

Sure would be nice to change the title to reflect that carolinasbackpacker is recuperating nicely.

**Shug** · 05-10-2016, 07:09

I witnessed his fall and CB is very very lucky to be alive. Hickery, KennyRay, Navigator and Rick and myself traversed down to give aid and support. He was beat up and bleeding but alive. Mild concussion and some shock of course. His knee is dislocated with ace tear. Couple of fractures. He was coherent and is one tough feller. Though in pain and uncomfortable he showed tremendous spirit laying on the side of the Gorge for almost 6 hours waiting for the Blackhawk to lift him out.
I watched him log roll over the cliff and it was like a slow motion dream. He slipped climbing up a dangerous wall we were scaling and the momentum took him down.
We spoke about it as he layed there and are convinced that the Spirit of Running Feather stopped his fall. I still don't see what stopped him. It was a very steep spot.
Whoooooooo Buddy Jeremy.
Shug

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