Rescue — Mt. Washington, Apr 18, 2026

Vaughn Webb, 18, and Khang Nguyen, 17, both of Plymouth, MA · party of 2

On the evening of April 18, 2026, two young hikers were stranded on the summit of Mt. Washington in wind-driven precipitation and cold temperatures, with one experiencing significant leg pain of unknown cause. A Mt. Washington State Park employee located them and brought them inside the State Park building, where first aid was rendered. A Conservation Officer then transported them down the Auto Road, with all parties safely off the mountain by 10:00 p.m.