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Rescue — Zealand Trail, Feb 21, 2026

·Zealand Trail

Yuval Shohet, 75, of Acton, Massachusetts

On the night of February 21, 2026, Yuval Shohet, 75, began suffering from an unknown medical emergency while staying at the AMC Zealand Hut after hiking in that afternoon. AMC hut staff called for help when his condition worsened overnight. He was assisted 2.2 miles down the trail by his companions, met by a Conservation Officer on snowmobile, and transported to Littleton Regional Hospital.

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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