Despite rescue efforts that included a helicopter crew, a hiker passed away after suffering a medical emergency yesterday afternoon in New Hampshire.
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, they received a report of a hiker having a medical emergency on the Welch-Dickey Trail in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.
A 62-year-old male was reportedly not feeling well and was unable to walk. Considering the information provided, volunteers from the Pemigewasset Vally Search and Rescue Team and conservation officers responded to the trailhead, with the first group of rescuers starting up the trail at 1 p.m.
At 1:44 p.m., another 911 call was received that the hiker collapsed and was no longer responsive. CPR was started by passing hikers and continued until volunteers arrived.
Due to the seriousness of the situation and the distance from the trailhead, a New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter was called. The National Guard got a flight crew together while Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue and Good Samaritans performed lifesaving measures.
The New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter crew was able to hoist the hiker from the mountain. However, officials said the hiker unfortunately did not survive.
The name of the hiker is being withheld at this time until family members can be notified. Volunteers returned back to the trailhead at 5:36 pm.
