Hiker injured on Mount Monadnock

New Hampshire Fish and Game.

New Hampshire Fish and Game. COURTESY PHOTO

Published: 08-14-2024 10:57 AM

A hiker was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after falling on Mount Monadnock Tuesday.

According to a release from New Hampshire Fish and Game, just before 4:30 p.m., the department was notified by Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid of a hiker who had fallen on the White Cross Trail. The hiker, who was identified as a minor, had fallen approximately eight feet, landing on their head. The hiker was also suffering from other serious injuries.

Monadnock Park rangers responded to the White Cross and were able to stabilize the victim. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, a team was assembled to carry out the victim. Rangers, Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team members, good Samaritans and conservation officers were able to carry the victim to the awaiting Jaffrey-Rindge ambulance, arriving at approximately 8 p.m.

The victim was then transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

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