Crime & Safety
Groton, MA Couple Assisted By Fish And Game When Going Off Trail
Hikers who were descending down a mountain without flashlights required assistance getting off the mountain
TAMWORTH, NH - At approximately 7:30 PM on Saturday September 19, 2020 a call was received from 911 dispatch for two lost hikers on the Weetamoo trail, Mt. Chocorua in Tamworth.
Kent Blosil,57 and Magdalena Blosil, 48 both from Groton Massachusetts called 911 when they were descending down the Weetamoo trail and found themselves off trail in the dark without lights.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded and were able to coach them back to the Weetamoo trail. They eventually made it to the Piper trail and back to the trailhead parking area.
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New Hampshire Fish and Game also reminds hikers to prepare themselves before venturing out
into the wilderness, including packing the ten essential items; map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets & pants, and a knife.
For additional information, please visit www.hikeSafe.com.