Hiker critically injured in fall at Arkansas Glory Hole

An Ozark, Arkansas hiker was critically injured Monday after falling 20 to 30 feet onto rocks at the popular Glory Hole waterfall near Edwards Junction.

According to a post on the Newton County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Brandon Jones, 22, fell from a bluff near the the Glory Hole and was critically injured.

Several other hikers remained with Jones while rescuers worked to reach him.

According to the sheriff's office, Jones was semi-conscious and confused and complaining of back and abdominal pain. Jones was placed in a Stokes Basket, a special device used for securing patients during rescues, and brought approximately a mile out of the woods to a waiting helicopter.

Jones was airlifted to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville with critical injuries, including a head injury.

Newton County Deputies, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center’s EMS, Newton County Search and Rescue, Tri-County Search and Rescue, U.S. Forest Service and AirEvac Lifeteam personnel responded to the scene.

