hiker rescued – A 24-year-old man from Quebec City survived serious—but not life-threatening—injuries after falling about 50 feet while hiking Mount Washington’s Huntington Ravine Trail on Saturday. The National Guard was called for helicopter support and airlifted him to Dar
A day that started with hiking on Mount Washington ended with a helicopter and a stretcher.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said a 24-year-old man from Quebec City was “very lucky” to be alive after falling about 50 feet while hiking the Huntington Ravine Trail on Saturday. Officials said the incident occurred on the steep slab on the upper reaches of the ravine.
Rescue crews responded to a 911 call at about 12:30 p.m. Because of the terrain and the injuries sustained, Fish and Game said the National Guard was requested for helicopter support. The helicopter arrived shortly before 3 p.m.
“They were able to hoist down their paramedic who provided initial treatment of the hiker and got him into a litter,” officials said. “At 3:35 p.m., the patient was hoisted into the helicopter and flown to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.”
Fish and Game reported the man suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. He had been hiking with three others.
Officials also pointed to the trail’s reputation and risk level. saying there have been multiple rescue calls on the Huntington Ravine Trail so far this spring and early summer. The department warned that the Huntington Ravine Trail is not for “everyday hikers” and is not meant for people who are not prepared with ropes and climbing gear and proper footwear. Fish and Game added that the upper section is a dangerous cliff climb and “should not be listed as a ‘hiking’ trail.”.
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50 feet?? That sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
I don’t get why people go up those trails with no rope. Like if it says not for everyday hikers then… don’t. Also glad he wasn’t life-threatening.
Wait so the helicopter hoisted the paramedic first or the guy first? The article wording is weird lol. Either way 3pm to 3:35pm sounds fast, but I guess that’s normal for airlifts. Hopefully he didn’t fall because of ice or something.
Mount Washington always seems dangerous but people act like it’s just a casual hike. If he’s “from Quebec City” that’s like Canada coming to New Hampshire to show off or what. Also I’m not buying the ‘shouldn’t be listed as hiking’ thing—Google maps should just admit it’s basically climbing.