Massachusetts woman rescued after hiking injury in White Mountains
A Massachusetts woman was rescued Monday afternoon after she fell and injured her leg while hiking the Basin Cascade Trail in Lincoln, New Hampshire.
Ye Guo, 53, of Belmont, Massachusetts, slipped and fell while hiking down the trail, injuring her leg and leaving her unable to walk, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The department was notified of the injured hiker at approximately 2:30 p.m. on October 13.
Volunteers from the PEMI Valley Search and Rescue Team and conservation officers responded to the trailhead to carry out Guo. Rescuers hiked to her location and secured her in a litter before carrying her down the trail to a waiting LinWood Ambulance. The rescue team arrived at the ambulance at 4:30 p.m.
LinWood Ambulance took Guo to Littleton Hospital for further treatment of her injury.
The incident prompted Fish and Game officials to remind hikers about proper preparation for outdoor activities. The department recommends carrying ten essential items to stay dry and warm: warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain and wind jacket and pants, knife, map, and compass.
Additional hiking safety information is available at www.hikeSafe.com .
Generative AI was used to organize information for this story, based on data provided by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It was reviewed and edited by MassLive.com.
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