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Lost Hiker Found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Officials from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that missing hiker Fred Braden Jr. of Powell, Tennessee was found un-injured aside from scrapes to his legs.

Via social media, Braden shared details of his experience. “I am truly thankful to be alive today. Not certain I would have made it through another night in the woods,” said Braden. Reported missing on October 27, Braden was located on October 28 by a search team comprised of over 30 people.

Read more at TheSmokies.com: Lost hiker shares his story after overnight stay in the Smoky Mountains

Peter Stringer

Peter is a co-founder of Amazing America. He's a travel junkie and photography enthusiast based in Florida. He's been to 48 states and 41 National Parks.

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