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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARLost

Rescue — Mt. Chocorua, Oct 12, 2012

·Mount Chocorua·Champney Falls Trail

39-year-old male hiker from Danvers, MA

On October 12, 2012, Mathew Morrill, age 39, became lost on Mt. Chocorua after descending the wrong side of the mountain and was overcome by darkness. He had no overnight gear or lights. Rescuers found him on the Beeline Trail and brought him to the trailhead at approximately 1:10 a.m.

What we can learn

With less available daylight, it's more important than ever for hikers to keep track of the time they've been walking and make a conscious decision to turn back in time to return to the trailhead before dark if they are not equipped with lights and gear to be out overnight.

Contributing factors

No headlampNo emergency shelter
Before you head out: check the forecast, carry the Ten Essentials, leave your plans with someone, and be willing to turn back. See current conditions for Mount Chocorua →

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