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Body recoveryOutcome: FatalFall

Body recovery — the White Mountains, Apr 16, 2024

William Donovan, male hiker from Massachusetts

William Donovan, a Massachusetts hiker, went missing on April 16, 2024 in the area between Mt. Monroe and Mt. Eisenhower. His body was recovered from the Dry River on May 13, 2024, pinned beneath a large boulder approximately 2.5 miles from Route 302. Authorities believe he may have been forced off the ridge by high winds or adverse weather conditions.

Contributing factors

Ignored forecastWeather window missed
Before you head out: check the forecast, carry the Ten Essentials, leave your plans with someone, and be willing to turn back.

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