Fort Smith man survives fall from cliff
By The Associated Press
This article was published December 10, 2012 at 8:11 a.m.
HARRISON — Newton County authorities say a 19-year-old Fort Smith man was seriously injured but survived an estimated 100-foot fall from a cliff.
Sheriff Keith Slape told the Harrison Daily Times that Austin Elders fell from what’s known as Hawksbill Crag on Whitaker Point about 4 a.m. Saturday while he and a friend were stargazing.
Slape said the two were camping in the area and the friend was finally able to get cell service and call for help about 5 a.m.
Slape said Elders fell through small trees and branches, and that helped break the fall somewhat.
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