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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARMedical

Rescue — Mount Hancock, Jul 11, 2024

·Mount Hancock (North Peak)·Hancock Loop Trail

Rebecca Justason, 36, of Nashua, NH

Justason, a solo hiker, began feeling ill (apparent heat-related issues) descending the Hancock Loop Trail. Pemi Valley Search and Rescue volunteers reached her 2 miles up, provided food and water, and helped her to the trailhead.

Contributing factors

Solo
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