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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARMedical

Rescue — Mt. Moosilauke, Jul 9, 2026

·Mount Moosilauke·Gorge Brook Trail

Chelsea Norman, a 25-year-old from Billerica, MA

On July 9, 2026, Chelsea Norman, 25, was found ill and unable to continue descending the Gorge Brook Trail on Mt. Moosilauke by another hiker. Conservation Officers and Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team responded, provided food and water, and assisted her descent under her own power. She was evaluated at the trailhead by Linwood Ambulance Service.

What we can learn

NH Fish and Game reminded anyone enjoying outdoor spaces to stay hydrated, especially during the heat of summer.

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 for Mount Moosilauke →

Other recorded incidents on Mount Moosilauke

Part of the WMNF Hiker Incident Database. Every entry cites a primary or near-primary source; details are refined as the record is reviewed.