Simply Southern
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Thank you. I do want to clarify, there is ALWAYS rangers at Grandfather Mountain. If there are no rangers then the mountain entrance is blocked.Thank you for offering your unique and local perspective.
I appreciate hearing these additional details you have been able to impart (e.g. there are always typically rangers around).
Sadly, of course, there are no do-overs for the photographer.
I am sure I am not alone in WISHING … If only he/she could go back & do things a little differently … Shout, “SEBASTIAN!,” get a ranger, call 911, etc. Many have voiced they share those sentiments. JMO. **sigh**
I would love to hear more from you since you are local to that area. Please continue to post. Grateful for your facts, opinions, information, and all contributions.
I cannot stress enough how dangerous for top of this mountain is. It's a very small area at the top, very rocky, and a little room on each side, leading to the bridge. This was grandmother's favorite place to visit. I've been going there at least 60 plus years. I dreaded trips to , I would get extremely car sick the road is all S curves and it petrified me to be on that little strip at the top. Even now my gut cringes, just writing about top.
I just do not believe, someone would exposed a kidnapped, autistic child to this environment or the dangers. Much less, the cameras, park Rangers and tourist.
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If you hit more on the photos, it gives some ideas of the dangers. Yes, as in the photos, people and kids do stand on the edge.
Grandfather Mountain Nature Park & Swinging Bridge
Visit the Grandfather Mountain's Mile-High Swinging Bridge, wildlife habitats, nature center, hiking, shops and restaurants.
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