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Post by Greg Stamper on Jul 3, 2020 7:18:05 GMT -5
Search and Rescue offers safety tips for hiking in Red River Gorge on 4th of July By: Sofia Millar Posted at 7:04 PM, Jul 02, 2020 and last updated 7:04 PM, Jul 02, 2020WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Wolfe County Search and Rescue is reminding people to be safe by thoroughly prepare before going on a hike in the Red River Gorge during the 4th of July weekend. Search and Rescue Chief John May said they expect a high volume of people at the Red River Gorge over the weekend. Last year, the team responded to five emergencies in the Gorge during the holiday weekend, according to May. May said because Saturday and Sunday will be hot, it is especially important for people to hydrate early and frequently. “Always hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I mean, carry more water than you think you’ll need,” said May. “Even having a water purification system is a great thing to throw in your bag because if you were to get out there and run out of water, you’d have the means to treat water so you can drink it safely.” May also recommended researching trails before a hike and having both a cell phone with GPS and a physical map on hand. “Cell signal is kind of spotty. You know, you can’t always rely on that,” he said. Read More with Video:www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/search-and-rescue-offers-safety-tips-for-hiking-in-red-river-gorge-on-4th-of-july
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