Central Mass Man Helps Save Friend After He Fell While Rock Climbing In NH
A 24-year-old Worcester County rock climber was able to help save his friend's life on Sunday, May 28, after his fellow climber slipped and fell nearly 50 feet on a rock face in New Hampshire, authorities said.
Peter Kittredge, 24, of Whitinsville, was climbing Cathedral Ledge in the Barber Wall area with Matthew Allen, 24, of New York, when Allen fell. His safety gear failed and he ended up tumbling five stories, New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement said.
Allen banged against the rock face on his way down and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injur…
Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade
Marine Corps Base Quantico's Lunga Park has been dormant for a decade, but later this month, the Triangle park will reopen to the public with a grand celebration.
The original recreation area, formerly known as Lunga Recreation Area, is located on the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico, and will reopen Friday, May 26.
A grand reopening celebration featuring a BBQ cook-off, rock climbing, free fishing, free watercraft rentals, and more will be held June 3 and 4.
The park spans more than 680 acres and includes the reservoir, which had been a favorite spot for local residents.
“Lunga Pa…
'Bright, Intelligent, And Kind-Hearted Young Man' Logan Israel Of Philadelphia Dies, 15
Beloved Philadelphia boy Logan Matthew Israel died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 19. He was 15.
Described as a "bright, intelligent, and kind-hearted young man," Logan will forever be remembered for his wisdom and infinite kindness. He “had a special way of connecting with people of all ages and from all walks of life,” his obituary says.
Logan had many passions, from video games and science to rock climbing, escape rooms, and Dragon Ball Z, according to his memorial. He had a sharp sense of humor matched with incredible wit.
“It was hard not to smile around Logan,” reads his obituary. “H…
Woman, 25, Killed After Losing Her Grip While Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A woman was killed following a fall after losing her grip while rock climbing in the Hudson Valley, police said.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 in Ulster County at the Mohonk Mountain Preserve in Gardiner
An investigation revealed that Lauren Sobel, 25, of Brooklyn, was a lead climber in a group of three in the area of the Trapps Trailhead, State Police from the Highland barracks said.
Sobel was approximately 70 feet up the rock face and was setting protection gear in the rocks when she lost her grip and fell approximately 50 feet, police said.
She was pronounce…
