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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.

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

Part of the WMNF Hiker Incident Database. Every entry cites a primary or near-primary source; details are refined as the record is reviewed.