Pittsboro, NC – A Raleigh man who was reported missing was located injured in the Haw River near Pittsboro this morning and rescued by emergency personnel.
Preston Scott Hill, 35, was located in an area of difficult terrain near the river, and a helicopter was used to access the location. Hill was rescued and transported to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill for evaluation.
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the rescue by North Chatham Fire Department, Pittsboro Fire Department, Chatham County Emergency Management, North Carolina Emergency Management and the NC HART (Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team), and FirstHealth.
“Situations like this show the importance of the relationships we have with our local and state emergency response partners,” Sheriff Steve Maynor said. “When someone needs help, our agencies work together to bring the resources needed to get that person to safety.”
The Sheriff’s Office appreciates the coordinated response of all the agencies involved in this rescue.