Rescue — Mt. Lafayette, Mar 21, 2004

Married couple; Russell Cox of Andover, Massachusetts, and his wife Brenda Cox · party of 2

Russell Cox and his wife Brenda Cox set out for a day hike on Mt. Lafayette on Sunday, March 21, 2004, but encountered severe winter conditions and became stranded on the mountaintop for two nights. Russell Cox was evacuated by helicopter on March 23, 2004; Brenda Cox died in the incident. NH Fish and Game determined no recklessness was involved and did not seek reimbursement for rescue costs.