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Rescue — Arethusa Trail, Aug 1, 2025

·Arethusa Trail

Heather Vinton, 49, of Hanson, Massachusetts

On August 1, 2025, Heather Vinton, 49, stumbled and fell while hiking back to the Arethusa Trailhead, approximately three-quarters of a mile from the trailhead, leaving her unable to hike out under her own power. Conservation Officers and Bartlett Jackson Ambulance Service responded and had her in the ambulance by approximately 3:05 p.m. She was transported to Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.

Before you head out: check the forecast, carry the Ten Essentials, leave your plans with someone, and be willing to turn back.

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