A crutch seen on the AT

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#1

When I was thru hiking this year I kept seeing a crutch left on different parts of the trail, hanging on different trees and a road crossings. It was the same one and it had no note attached. I wanted to know if anyone could fill me in on its meaning!!
thanks GA-ME 06

c

#2

I think they call the crutch “trail angels”

Heh heh heh . . . I kill me.

Kineo Kid