Watauga departments assist with rescue after missing man falls down cliff

Agencies execute water rescue at Avery/Watauga line

BEECH MOUNTAIN — A man was airlifted to the hospital after falling approximately 20 feet off a rock cliff into the Watauga River, prompting a water rescue involving departments from both Watauga and Avery counties.

Watauga departments assist with rescue after missing man falls down cliff

BEECH MOUNTAIN — A man was airlifted to the hospital after falling approximately 20 feet off a rock cliff into the Watauga River, prompting a water rescue involving departments from both Watauga and Avery counties.