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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall

Rescue — Zealand Trail, May 31, 2025

·Zealand Trail

51-year-old woman from Arlington, MA

Kechia Davis, 51, fell while crossing a brook on the Zealand Trail, sustaining a leg injury that left her immobile. A good Samaritan texted 911 and alerted AMC personnel at Zealand Hut, who hiked down to assist. NH Conservation Officers and Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team carried her approximately 1.5 miles back to the trailhead.

What we can learn

Even small brooks can be tricky to cross as they are swollen with water; hikers should pack the ten essential items and keep warm and dry when venturing into the wilderness.

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

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