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Rescue — Middle Mountain, May 28, 2023

·Middle Mountain·Middle Mountain Trail

64-year-old male from Chatham, Massachusetts

Richard Fargo, 64, of Chatham, Massachusetts, was hiking solo on the Middle Mountain Trail when he sustained an injury shortly after summiting. He called for assistance and Conservation Officers responded, determining he needed an assist rather than a full carry out. Officers helped Fargo walk out at approximately 3:50 p.m.

Contributing factors

Solo
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