THURMONT, Md. (AP) -- Maryland State Police says it rescued a victim who became injured after falling 30 feet in a remote, mountainous area.

The agency said in a statement that rescue crews were called to Chimney Rock in the Catoctin Mountains near Thurmont before 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Authorities said they spotted the victim about 45 minutes later in a heavily wooded, rocky area and called for a helicopter to lift the patient.

The victim was flown to a trauma center for treatment.

State Police didn't give an update on their condition or detail the circumstances leading to the rescue.

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