Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the individuals were trapped or injured, according to department spokesman Pete Piringer.
The first rescue occurred on Billy Goat Trail A, at the Great Falls region of the Potomac River. An adult male fell from the rocks of the trail into the water, leading to injury. The individual was extracted from the water by MCFRS swift rescue boats and was transported to the hospital.
The second rescue also occurred on Billy Goat Trail A, near Sherwin Island. An adult was injured after a fall near the shoreline.
Both individuals had non life-threatening injuries.
Update – Billy Goat Trail A, Great Falls, @COcanalNPS IAO Potomac River, patient has been extricated via boat, transferred to @MCFRS_EMIHS and transported to hospital, 1 adult NLT https://t.co/5gKmAUxFNZ
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2021
Update – IAO Great Falls, Potomac River, @COcanalNPS Billy Goat Trail A, near Sherwin/Sherwyn Island (TM-3), @mcfrs SW710 moved patient to boat, transferred/relocated to Old Anglers staging area via water. @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult NLT, injury from a fall https://t.co/YuEuaWTBB9 pic.twitter.com/qpdICfb7Pc
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2021
