RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall
Rescue — Falling Waters Trail, Aug 2, 2024
·Falling Waters Trail
42-year-old male hiker from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada · party of 2
On August 2, 2024, a 42-year-old male hiker slipped on wet slippery ledge on the Falling Waters Trail, falling 8-10 feet and suffering serious injuries. Conservation Officers and Pemi Valley SAR Team volunteers responded, secured the hiker in a rescue litter, and carried him approximately 1 mile to the trailhead by 7:10 p.m. He was transported by ambulance to Littleton Regional Healthcare for treatment.
What we can learn
Proper footwear should be worn on the trail and extra caution taken when descending wet trails.