Hikers stranded on Appalachian Trail near James River
Appalachian Trl, Big Island, VA 24526 - 5/30/2026 03:12 PM
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency teams assisted Bedford County with a rescue operation for two hikers reportedly stuck on the Appalachian Trail near Elon Road and Hercules Road, close to the James River footbridge and Route 130.
Nelson County Public Safety
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Bedford County is asking for an agency assist.
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They've got a backcountry call, Elon Road and Hercules Road, near the James River Foot Bridge, off Route 130.
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Yeah, I'm down that way.
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