Maryland

Girl Rescued After Fall at Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County

Patrick Miller

Rescue crews saved a young girl who fell at Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County, Maryland, Sunday afternoon, fire officials say.

The 10-year-old girl fell from the rocks along the "Yellow Trail" while hiking near the mountain about 2:30 p.m., Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services said.

A Maryland State Police medevac hoisted the girl and took her to a hospital.

She has a non-life threatening head injury, fire officials said.

Montgomery County firefighters also provided assistance during the technical rescue.

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