RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARLost
Rescue — Mount Washington, Aug 20, 2024
37-year-old woman from Laval, Quebec
Christine Beaulieu, 37, became stranded off trail in darkness after losing the trail due to lack of a headlamp. She followed the Ellis River downstream, fell in, became soaking wet, lost a shoe, and was stuck on the opposite bank from the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. Rescuers located her around 1:20 a.m. and assisted her back across the river and down to the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
What we can learn
New Hampshire Fish and Game reminds hikers to prepare themselves before venturing out into the wilderness, including packing the ten essential items: map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets and pants, and a knife.
Contributing factors
No headlampOff trail