911 Called When Injured Hiker Needs Assistance From Mt. Kearsarge

WILMOT, NH — New Hampshire Fish and Game say shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the department was notified of a man who had suffered a potential injury on the Barlow Trail on Mt. Kearsarge.

Conservation Officer James Cyrs III said, "the 24-year-old man, of Acton, MA was descending the trail with his family when he began to complain of an unknown injury. The man and his family attempted to continue down the trail with the injury but were unable to continue. After several attempts, his family realized that they would require assistance to get out of the woods."

A call from a family member was made to 911 for assistance and a response was started by Wilmot Fire and Rescue and Fish and Game Conservation Officers were requested to respond. Through the 911 call, it was determined that the injured party and his family were approximately 1.25 miles from the gated entrance to Winslow State Park.

Multiple agencies responded to the staging point located at the gate and prepared for a carry-out, while personnel with Wilmot Fire and Rescue made their way up to the patient’s location.

Utilizing a rescue UTV, the rescuers arrived at the trailhead where they then continued on foot and located the party shortly thereafter. After assessing the injured man, he was able to slowly make his way down the trail with assistance from the responders.

Rescuers safely and effectively brought the man back down to the parking area at 7 p.m. After being evaluated by medical personnel, ambulance transport for additional evaluation was declined and it was determined that the man did not require further medical treatment.