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Rescue crews looking for missing hiker in Laurel-Snow State Natural Area

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Rescue crews are looking for a hiker and dog who went missing in the Laurel-Snow State Natural Area in Rhea County on Monday.

According to Rhea County Emergency Management, Curtis Dustin Williams and his dog were last seen via Facebook Live at Buzzard Point around 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department said Williams was wearing a maroon shirt, shorts and North Carolina hat.

Read more at our news partner WRCB’s website.