A hiker passed away after suffering a medical emergency while hiking in New Hampshire Wednesday evening.
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, they received a report of a hiker who had collapsed on the Mount Hale Brook Trail in Bethlehem, New Hampshire at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12.
The male hiker had reportedly been located unresponsive on the trail, and lifesaving efforts were being attempted. A rescue call was made, and volunteers from Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue and conservation officers responded to the trailhead.
Rescuers hiked about a mile up to the trail and located the hiker.
Unfortunately, officials said the hiker did not survive. Rescuers then carried the hiker down the trail and arrived at the trailhead at approximately 10:30 p.m.
The name of the hiker is being withheld at this time until family members can be notified.
