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Originally published: 2012-08-30 15:41:51
Last modified: 2012-08-30 15:44:44

Man injured in fall from roof

by Kellen Moore

A man was injured Thursday afternoon in Blowing Rock after falling from a rooftop.

According to radio transmissions from dispatchers, the victim was a 51-year-old man who fell approximately 20 feet from a roof, suffering a head injury.

Watauga Medics responded to the area of 213 Ridgetop Drive, located off U.S. 221, around 1:45 p.m.

A medical helicopter landed in a Blowing Rock ballfield to transport the injured man.

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