Non-Witness Narrative by (do not publish name) on 2006-06-27 (okay to publish): TEXT ATTACHMENTS This was a posting on the NPS Morning Report on 6/27/06 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Near Drowning, Life Saved ? Ranger Bill Ramsey received a report of a drowning victim on the Little River just outside the park in Townsend. Ramsey responded and helped Townsend FD personnel administer CPR. The CPR proved effective and rescuers were able to detect a weak pulse and respiration after a few minutes. The victim was flown to the UT Medical Center and didn?t regain consciousness for several days. A full recovery is now expected. [Submitted by Rick Brown, Assistant Chief Ranger]