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Rescue — South Moat Mountain, Sep 26, 2025

·South Moat Mountain·South Moat Trail

74-year-old male hiker from Sandwich, MA · party of 2

Richard Crooks, 74, began experiencing severe cramps in his legs and arms while returning from the summit of South Moat Mountain on September 26, 2025. His hiking partner attempted to rehydrate him for nearly an hour without success before calling 911, with the pair located over two miles from the trailhead. Rescuers carried Crooks out in a litter; he arrived at the trailhead shortly after 9:00 p.m. and was transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital in North Conway.

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