Barrow County man rescued after falling off 80-foot cliff at Kentucky resort, crews say

WOLFE COUNTY, KY. — A Georgia man is recovering after falling off an 80-foot tall cliff at a Kentucky resort.

Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team said on March 25 at 5:30 p.m., crews received reports of a man who had fallen off of an 80-foot tall cliff behind a cabin at the Cliffview Resort in Kentucky.

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Witnesses said the victim, Gunner Garrison of Winder, Georgia, was climbing on the cabin’s deck outside the railing before falling.

Rescue crews have yet to determine what led to the fall.

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Rope rescue technicians from WCSART arrived at the scene and rappeled down to save Garrison.

Although crews requested the victim to be airlifted due to his condition, the helicopter evacuation was denied due to wind conditions.

Crew members then hoisted Garrison to the top of the cliff after being denied a life flight.

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According to a GoFundMe set up by Garrison’s fraternity brothers, he suffered significant injuries to his neck and is starting a long road to recovery.

Channel 2 Action News reached out to Garrison’s family and friends to learn more about his condition but has not heard back.

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