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Hiker is rescued from Appalachian Trail after getting snowed in by Sandy

Samantha Shankman

Photo Credit: Tracks in the snow on the Appalachian Trail. Flickr.com / Alex Ford

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Americans learn more about the far-reaching impact of Superstorm Sandy every day, even in the South where the brunt of the storm’s rainfall and wind was replaced with shocking snowfall.

An Appalachian Trail hiker has been rescued from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after calling 911 to say he didn't think he'd be able to make his way out because of snowdrifts up to 5 feet hi

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