GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are reminding visitors not to climb rocks near waterfalls after two hikers fell and were seriously injured on Wednesday.
Rangers responded to Cataract Falls Wednesday afternoon where the two hikers were seriously injured by a fall.
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They were transported from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to an area hospital by helicopter.
Cataract Falls is a 25-foot natural waterfall located roughly 10-15 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg…