Injured Hiker Carried Off Carter-Moriah Trail in Shelburne
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Androscoggin Valley Search & Rescue (AVSAR), and
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) responded to a report of an injured hiker approximately 3 miles up the Carter-Moriah Trail in Shelburne Saturday afternoon around 2:00 p.m.
The hiker, identified as
Donald Devost, 48, of Berwick, ME, was descending after summiting Mt. Moriah when he slipped a steep, granite slab on the trail and suffered an injury to his lower leg. In pain and unable to bear any weight on that leg, Devost made a call to 911 requesting help.
Responding rescue personnel, including a class of
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NH Fish and Game officers say the snowmobile operator wearing a helmet prevented more serious or fatal injuries in a Bennington snowmobile Crash (NH Fish and Game)
NH Fish and Game officers say the snowmobile operator wearing a helmet prevented more serious or fatal injuries in a Bennington snowmobile Crash (NH Fish and Game)
BENNINGTON, NH New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified of a single-person snowmobile crash on the Corridor 6 Snowmobile trail in the town of Bennington Friday.
Two conservation officers and other rescuers responded to the scene.
The operator of the snowmobile was identified as 22-year-old Taylor Beck of Hillsborough.
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CONCORD — Hikers, snowshoers, cross country and back country skiers, climbers, and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase their voluntary annual Hike Safe card for 2021. Card sales