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Rescue — Mt. Washington, Jul 2, 2026

·Mount Washington·Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail

Felipe Castanheira, a 23-year-old international traveler from Brazil · party of 2

On July 2, 2026, Felipe Castanheira separated from his hiking partner while ascending the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on Mt. Washington and went missing for approximately 24 hours. A multi-agency search involving Conservation Officers, AVSAR volunteers, drone teams, and AMC and State Park staff was conducted through the night and into the following day. Castanheira was found alive and uninjured at the AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut on July 3 and was assisted back to the trailhead by 8:35 p.m.

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