‘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
‘Mentor, Leader, Friend’: Firefighter Chris Higgins Remembered by Colleagues
Chris Higgins, the 23-year veteran of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFR) who died Saturday while fighting a fire, was “a family man” who loved his wife, two… Read More
County Firefighter Dies While Working at Fire in Laurel
A Montgomery County firefighter died Saturday night while actively fighting a house fire in Prince George’s County. The firefighter had a medical emergency while actively fighting the fire and CPR… Read More
County Police Officer Dies Following Medical Problems That Led to Crash
Douglas Haggerty, 36, an 11-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department, was pronounced dead at an area hospital after experiencing a medical problem which led to his single-car crash.… 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
4-Year-Old Boy Honored for Helping Officers Find His Mother
Aiden George, 4, was awarded the Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation on Jan. 14 at the Germantown District Police Station. He was honored for helping officers locate his mother after she… Read More