Marine On Exercise Falls 5o Feet At Pilot Mountain
November 11, 2008
An accident at Pilot Mountain State Park resulted in a Camp Lejeunne Marine being air lifted out after a 50 fall during a repelling exercise.
Surry County EMS director John Shelton said Monday.
Shelton said Jessie Cox, 30, was climbing with six other Marines near the Jomeokee Trail at about 11:30 a.m. when he fell from the ledge.
He was taken to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.
On this Veteran’s Day we reflect on the sacrifice many have made in service to our country and we’re also reminded how dangerous the training they go through can be. Hopefully Mr. Cox will fully recover from this mishap and be back with his unit.
I also want to say a big thank you to all who have served.
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