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Rescue — Bunnell Notch Trail, Sep 3, 2023

·Bunnell Notch Trail

37-year-old male from Windham, ME · party of 10

Scott Briggs, 37, tripped and suffered a leg injury while descending Bunnell Notch Trail during a 10.6-mile loop hike. His party of 10 had completed approximately 7.8 miles when the incident occurred. Conservation Officers and AVSAR volunteers carried him out via litter to waiting ATVs; he was transferred to Lancaster Ambulance and transported to Weeks Medical Center.

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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