Several people are recovering Monday after a tense rescue in the North Georgia mountains this weekend.

Two people were rescued from Tallulah Gorge and three emergency crew members also were treated after the incident, an emergency official said.

One person was injured from a “substantial fall” at Panther Creek at the Waterfalls on Saturday, according to Chad Black, director of Habersham County Emergency Services. The Department of Natural Resources helped fly the patient to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Black said.

Another patient was evaluated for heat and exposure.

Among the emergency personnel, two were treated for heat exposure and another was flown by helicopter to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Tallulah Gorge is located on the line between Rabun and Habersham counties.

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The murder suspect also stabbed a K-9 officer, according to police.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC