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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARMedical

Rescue — Mt. Tecumseh, Sep 22, 2024

·Mount Tecumseh·Mt. Tecumseh Trail

66-year-old male from Providence, RI · party of 2

Rink Dickinson, 66, suffered a serious lower leg injury while hiking on the Mt. Tecumseh Trail on September 22, 2024. He was unable to continue descending despite assistance from his hiking partner. First responders from Waterville Valley and NH Fish and Game, aided by seven Good Samaritan hikers, carried him in a litter to a UTV and transported him to a waiting ambulance, which took him to Speare Memorial Hospital.

What we can learn

Conservation Officers remind people to be aware of changing temperatures and shortening periods of daylight, as complications in any outdoor activity can lead to serious and even deadly situations in the mountains.

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 →

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