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Climber Injured By Falling Rock In New Hampshire

A rock climber was taken to a nearby hospital after being struck by a falling rock in New Hampshire this weekend.

According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, conservation officers received a report of an injured rock climber near Mount Stanton in Bartlett, New Hampshire at 12:19 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.

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The 28-year-old rock climber from Massachusetts was reportedly struck by a falling rock while at the base of White Ledge, a cliff near Mount Stanton.

Conservation officers responded along with Bartlett Jackson Ambulance Service, Bartlett Police Department, and Mountain Rescue Service.

Members of Bartlett-Jackson EMS evaluated and treated the climber, and then carried her out over difficult terrain to an awaiting Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance.

The climber was then taken by ambulance to Memorial Hospital in North Conway for further evaluation and treatment.

No further details are available at this time.