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Rescue — Middle Moriah Mountain, Jun 25, 2025

·Middle Moriah Mountain·Rattle River Trail / Appalachian Trail

67-year-old female hiker from London, England

On June 25, 2025, a 67-year-old solo hiker activated a Garmin emergency beacon on the Rattle River Trail near Middle Moriah Mountain after falling and sustaining a significant laceration approximately 4.5 miles from US Route 2. AVSAR volunteers made contact with her about 0.5 miles from the trailhead and assisted her out to meet a waiting ambulance. She was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin for treatment.

Contributing factors

Solo
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