Rescue — Cascade Brook Trail, Jun 27, 2026
Chris Roy, a 58-year-old from North Danville, Vermont
On June 27, 2026, Chris Roy slipped on a rock on Cascade Brook Trail in Lincoln, NH, sustaining a lower-leg injury approximately 1.5 miles up the trail. Conservation Officers and members of the Pemigewasset Valley and Upper Valley Search and Rescue Teams responded, located Roy, and carried him out on a litter to the trailhead by approximately 3:03 p.m. Roy was evaluated by Linwood Ambulance on scene but declined transport and drove himself for further medical care.
What we can learn
Hikers are encouraged to be prepared for their trek by packing the ten essential items: map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets and pants, and a knife.