Thursday, September 18, 2008
Rappelling KSP Officer Falls From Helicpter
The Kentucky State Police say Trooper Cory Nokes of Bell County, was rappelling from a helicopter into a marijuana field Tuesday afternoon when his rappelling equipment malfunctioned. He fell 40 feet into the field.
He was flown to UK Hospital where he underwent treatment for a broken leg and dislocated ankle. Hospital officials report he is in fair condition.
He was flown to UK Hospital where he underwent treatment for a broken leg and dislocated ankle. Hospital officials report he is in fair condition.