Crime & Safety
Group Of Hikers Assisted Off Mountain By NH Fish and Game
The group was able to utilize a cell phone to contact NH Fish and Game for assistance when they made a wrong turn on a trail
NORTH CONWAY, NH - On Sunday, October 18th shortly before 7:00 PM New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified that a group of hikers were in need of assistance in the area of Black Cap Mountain.
The group of three had summited Black Cap and on the descent had mistakenly turned onto one of the mountain bike trails that intersect the hiking trail.
NH Fish and Game said Kevin Downs, 35 of Seabrook, NH called seeking assistance. There is good cell phone service in the area and after speaking with Kevin it was decided that they would continue on the bike trail until it intersected with the road.
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The group made progress until one of the members could no longer continue without assistance.
Along with a Conservation Officer, members of North Conway Fire responded.
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Rescuers hiked in approximately 0.25 miles in from the road located the group and hiked out with them. They arrived back at Hurricane Mountain Road shortly after 9:00 PM.