‘Something I Will Never Forget’ – Billy Goat Hiker Tells MCM about Chopper Rescue
It was supposed to be an outdoor adventure — a hike on the C&O Canal’s Billy Goat Trail. But for one hiker who wishes to remain anonymous, it became a… Read More
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Hiker Airlifted from ‘Most Demanding’ Section of Billy Goat Trail
A hiker experiencing a medical emergency was rescued Saturday afternoon from the Billy Goat Trail, located along the C&O Canal, in Montgomery County and airlifted to a nearby hospital, according… Read More
A Guide to Montgomery Nature: Great Falls
As summer arrives, the outdoors become the premier place to be on the weekends. Montgomery County is home to over 400 parks and more than 250 miles of trails, according… Read More
Officials Respond to Billy Goat Trail for Injured Hiker, Juvenile Suffering Heat Exhaustion
Emergency rescue personnel responded to the Billy Goat Trail Monday for an injured hiker and a juvenile suffering from heat exhaustion, according to Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for Montgomery County… Read More
Inundaciones Causan Cierre en Senderos de Great Falls Park
Great Falls Park cerró los senderos Billy Goat el domingo debido a las advertencias de inundaciones a lo largo del río Potomac, según el portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate del… Read More
Flooding Causes Closure at Great Falls Park’s Billy Goat Trail
Great Falls Park closed the Billy Goat Trails on Sunday due to flood warnings along the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Flooding at… Read More
Group Rescued from Billy Goat Trail During Heat Emergency
15 juveniles and a few adults were rescued from the Billy Goat Trail in Potomac after feeling hot and suffering heat exhaustion, a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)… Read More
Two Adults Suffer Likely Heat Exhaustion in Separate Incidents Around Billy Goat Trail
Fire and rescue services responded to two separate incidents of likely heat exhaustion in the Billy Goat Trail area on Tuesday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)… Read More
Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail
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… Read More
‘Know Before You Go’: Officials Emphasize Safety After Two Hikers Rescued from Billy Goat Trail
Two adults were rescued by first responders on the Billy Goat Trail in Potomac on Thursday night. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Swift Water units were alerted of… Read More
Teen Rescued from Drowning While Swimming Across Potomac River
A 17-year-old male was rescued Sunday evening while trying to swim the Potomac River. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer explained the situation and near-drowning.… Read More