A hiker who was injured after slipping on ice was rescued near the summit of Mount Major in New Hampshire last night.
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, they received a report of an injured hiker on Mount Major at 8:25 p.m. on Friday, March 27.
The 24-year-old hiker from Missouri was hiking Mount Major with his wife. They had left the trailhead at 4:30 p.m. and reached the 1,786-foot summit at 7:20 p.m.
Shortly after departing the summit, the hiker reportedly slipped on ice and fell, resulting in a debilitating shoulder injury. He was unable to continue hiking, so his wife called 911 for help.
Fish and Game conservation officers responded along with rescuers from Gilford and Alton Fire Departments and members of Lakes Region Search and Rescue. After receiving medical treatment, the hiker was able to walk with assistance to an awaiting rescue utility vehicle (UTV). He was taken down the remainder of the trail by UTV and then to a hospital by ambulance.
Officials said outdoor recreationists should keep in mind that winter conditions still exist in the mountains, and hikers should be prepared to encounter ice, snow, and low temperatures. Traction devices and additional warm clothing should always be carried when venturing outdoors in remote locations.
New Hampshire Fish and Game officials did not state whether the hikers involved in the incident had traction devices.
