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'Unprepared' Mass Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Mass Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Mass Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night New Hampshire wildlife officials had to rescue three lost hikers from the top of a mountain through a 'herculean' effort as they had no warm clothes and no flashlights despite the sub-zero temperatures Sirin O’Connor, age 63, and Somjak Weerapit, 50, both of Quincy, and Phromthep Khankaew, 37, of Thailand, were reported lost on Friday, Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m. atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  They were woefully unprepared for the weather and the conditions as they had no flashlights, no heat source, and no heavy winter clothing despite tempe…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT State Police To Ramp Up Enforcement For Holidays CT State Police To Ramp Up Enforcement For Holidays
CT State Police To Ramp Up Enforcement For Holidays Connecticut State Police are planning heightened patrols during the holiday season, per usual, to catch drunk drivers and prevent snow-caused accidents.  “Weather conditions can change rapidly this time of year. We ask all drivers to please heed any weather precautions prior to leaving for their destination. The safety of everyone on the road should remain your top priority,” noted Colonel Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Connecticut State Police. He added: “While on patrol, Troopers will focus on distracted driving and those who may be operating under the influence. Please,…

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by Christina Coulter