Rescue — Garfield Ridge Trail, Jun 20, 2025
Jennifer Lucente, 59, of Warwick, RI
On June 20, 2025, Jennifer Lucente slipped on a wet rock slab on a steep section of the Garfield Ridge Trail and sustained a lower-leg injury that left her immobile, approximately 5 miles from the nearest trailhead. NH Conservation Officers and two search-and-rescue teams reached her around 6:25 p.m. and carried her out via the Gale River Trail, arriving at the trailhead around 12:10 a.m. She was transported to Littleton Regional Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
What we can learn
Pack the ten essential items (warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jacket and pants, knife, map, and compass) so that if an accident occurs in a remote area, you can keep yourself warm and dry while awaiting rescue.