NH Rescuers Respond To Injured Massachusetts Woman In Dublin

DUBLIN, NH - On October 23, 2020 at approximately 5:30 PM New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified of a hiker in distress on the Pumpelly trail roughly 2 miles from the trailhead.

NH Fish and Game says the victim, Sonya McKnight, 43 of Belmont, Massachusetts, was hiking solo down the Pumpelly trail after summiting Mt. Monadnock when she slipped on the descent, causing a lower leg injury.

The injury prevented her from continuing under her own power causing her to call 911. Once Ms. McKnight was located on the Pumpelly trail a rescue effort was organized.

Monadnock State Park staff, Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team, Conservation Officers and other hikers responded to assist the hiker. The carryout took several hours, completing at roughly 11:15 PM. Ms. McKnight did not utilize the aid of an ambulance and was transported to the hospital by a companion.

As fall turns to winter like conditions, New Hampshire Fish and Game reminds hikers that many of the state’s trails are now covered in leaves and with the recent rains, trails have become treacherously slippery.

Always plan ahead and plan for winter like conditions at higher altitudes. Please visit www.hikesafe.com for a list of recommended hiking equipment. Also, 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.