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Rescue — Little Haystack, Aug 16, 2022

·Little Haystack·Falling Waters Trail

Caitlin Wrinn, 20, of Middletown, DE · party of 8

Around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2022, a group of eight descending the steep Falling Waters Trail was overcome by rain that made the trail slippery; Wrinn fell and injured her lower leg. Conservation officers and Pemigewasset Valley SAR reached her at 8 p.m., gave the group headlamps, and she walked out with assistance, reaching the command at 9 p.m.

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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