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Emergency personnel are currently performing a search and rescue mission in the Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.  Shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were dispatched to the Curtis Creek Campground off Curtis Creek Rd. in Old Fort due to a lost bear hunter.  Crews have been searching a large area of the Pisgah Forest between Curtis Creek and Mackey's Creek.  Over 50 emergency personnel, multiple drones, and local hunters have been searching throughout the night.  Crews will continue to search via land and air throughout the day until the lost hunter is located.  Please use caution if traveling in this area.