Injured Hiker Rhode Island Rescued On Lonesome Lake Trail In NH

LINCOLN, NH — On Saturday November 28, 2020 at 2:50 p.m., the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department was notified of an injured hiker on the Lonesome Lake Trail in Lincoln.

The hiker was identified as Christina Smith, 65, of East Greenwich,Rhode Island. She suffered a lower leg injury while descending from Cannon Mountain. Companion hikers were able to assist Smith down the trail until they met up with a rescue team comprised of volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team and Conservation Officers from NH Fish and Game.

Just below Lonesome Lake, the rescue team placed the injured hiker into a litter and carried her to the trailhead where they arrived at 5:45 p.m. Smith was taken by personal vehicle from the trailhead for further evaluation of her injury.

Rescuers encountered snow and rain causing very slippery trail conditions. Sixteen volunteers from the Pemi Valley SAR Team showed up to assist in the rescue.

NH Fish and Game also rescued two Massachusetts hikers in Tamworth and a hiker from Providence, RI, in Bartlett.

Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support Fish and Game search and rescue activities. For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.