RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall
Rescue — Mount Guyot, Aug 31, 2023
·Mount Guyot
42-year-old female hiker from Brooklyn, New York · party of 2
On August 31, 2023, a hiker slipped on wet rock near Guyot Shelter while on day one of the 32-mile Pemi Loop, sustaining a leg injury that prevented weight-bearing. She was carried to the Guyot Shelter overflow tent site by a companion and a Good Samaritan, where she spent the night. The next morning, the New Hampshire Army National Guard performed an aerial rescue, transporting her to Littleton Regional Healthcare by 11:15 a.m. on September 1.
What we can learn
Appropriate footwear should be worn while hiking; hiking boots that provide support, protection, and traction are recommended, especially given rainy conditions causing slippery trails.