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Mass. Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency On NH Hike With Family Mass. Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency On NH Hike With Family
Mass. Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency On NH Hike With Family A 52-year-old Topsfield man died after suffering a medical emergency while hiking in New Hampshire with his family, authorities said.  State Wildlife officials received a 911 call around 2:14 about a hiker having a medical emergency between the north and south peaks of the Kinsman Ridge Trail in Easton, New Hampshire. The location posed a major problem for rescuers because of the severity of the emergency, and he was about four miles from the nearest trailhead, state authorities said.  Rescue crews, witnesses, and Good Samaritans provided emergency medical aid until National Guard…
Foxboro Man Saved After Falling On Hike In New Hampshire Foxboro Man Saved After Falling On Hike In New Hampshire
Foxboro Man Saved After Falling On Hike In New Hampshire A Foxborough man was rescued over the weekend after falling while trying to navigate a narrow bridge and carry his son during a hike in New Hampshire.  Michael Kelly, age 35, was saved on Sunday, July 28, after he slipped around noon and fell while hiking along the Greeley Ponds Trail, New Hampshire wildlife officials said.  He was carrying his young son and fell from a wooden bridge causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The boy was not hurt.  A Good Samaritan gave him her phone so he could call her help.   The Pemigewasset Valley Search and Resc…
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M 100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M If you can't find the time to take a trip to Italy, but somehow have $15 million lying around, you can buy a slice of Italian culture in Berkshire County.  A Stockbridge estate named Wheatleigh, originally built in 1893 to mirror a 16th-century Florence palazzo recently went on the market for $15 million. Architects Tsao and McKown modernized the home with contemporary features, appliances, and equipment.  Zillow.com The 22,000-square-foot palatial estate has 19 bedrooms and 23 bathrooms and overlooks the Stockbridge Bowl. The home has a fitness center, heated pool, a…
Mass Man, 74, Injured Falling 15 Feet Down At New Hampshire State Park Mass Man, 74, Injured Falling 15 Feet Down At New Hampshire State Park
Antoniou Panagiotis Was Hiking With Friends When He Fell A 74-year-old Jamaica Plains man had to be rescued over the weekend after falling 15 feet from a mountain while hiking at a New Hampshire state park.  Antoniou Panagiotis was climbing down a trail when he lost his footing and fell about 15 feet on the Spellman Trail at Monadnock State Park, causing an injury to his upper body that prevented him from continuing the hike, according to New Hampshire Wildlife Officials.  His hiking mates called for help and rescuers reached them around 10:15 p.m. and provided first aid, warm clothing, headlamps, and help down the mountain. They didn't…
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Quincy 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…
Injured Mass Man Rescued From Mount Washington After Fall On Hiking Trail Injured Mass Man Rescued From Mount Washington After Fall On Hiking Trail
Injured Mass Man Rescued From Mount Washington After Fall On Hiking Trail Rescuers had to climb up the tallest mountain in New England to save a Massachusetts man who had been injured from a fall, authorities said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 27 around 2:30 p.m., when 64-year-old Essex County resident Michael Harvey of Methuen was injured while hiking alone with his dog on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail in Sargent’s Purchase, New Hampshire.  According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, Harvey had stepped on an unstable rock while descending the summit of Mount Washington, causing him to lose footing and fall. He suffered non-life-t…
Injured Mass Woman Rescued From New Hampshire Hiking Trail Injured Mass Woman Rescued From New Hampshire Hiking Trail
Injured Mass Woman Rescued From New Hampshire Hiking Trail A 30-year-old Massachusetts woman was carried out from a popular New Hampshire hiking trail over the weekend after she suffered a "significant lower leg injury," authorities announced.  Leenah Hassan, of Boston, was hiking with friends on the Lonesome Lake trail in Lincoln, New Hampshire, around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. Hassan stopped along the three-mile loop to take a photo of the lake, slipped on a wet rock, and fell "awkwardly" on her leg, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers said.  Cell phone service in that area is "spotty," but authorities received a 911…
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death A family friend was searching for a missing Essex County hiker when he came across the man's body, officials said.  A 65-year-old Saugus man was found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus around 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 16, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department.  The man went to Breakheart Reservation around 8 a.m. on Wednesday to find a missing piece of property. He was reported missing around 5:45 p.m. by a family member who had not heard from him since late afternoon.  Family and friends began looking for the missing man in the reservation. About h…
New Details: Mass Woman Dies Trying To Save Son On Family Hike In New Hampshire New Details: Mass Woman Dies Trying To Save Son On Family Hike In New Hampshire
New Details: Mass Woman Dies Trying To Save Son On Family Hike In New Hampshire A Massachusetts woman jumped into a river to save her son and drowned, officials say.  Melissa Bagley, a 44-year-old woman married to Everett police lieutenant Sean Bagley, died on Tuesday, Aug. 15 while hiking the Franconia Falls in Lincoln, New Hampshire with her family and a friend, according to the NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief and the Everett Police Department. The Bagley family of five, plus a friend, began their fateful journey at the Lincoln Woods trailhead around 1 p.m. on Tuesday. They made it to the falls and were getting ready …
Mass Police Sgt. Rescued From NH Mountains After Suffering Medical Emergency Mass Police Sgt. Rescued From NH Mountains After Suffering Medical Emergency
Mass Police Sgt. Rescued From NH Mountains After Suffering Medical Emergency A Chelmsford police sergeant was rescued over the weekend after he suffered a medical issue while hiking in the New Hampshire mountains, authorities said. Weather grounded rescue choppers and forced crews to walk five miles into the woods to find and carry him to safety.  Sgt. Stephen Fredericks, 49, was hiking Carter Range of the White Mountains on Saturday, July 8, with eight friends when he began suffering symptoms of a potentially deadly medical emergency, NH wildlife officials said. Officials did not detail his condition.  The seriousness of his condition and the location for…
Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter
Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter A section of wet rock resulted in a leg injury and an hours-long rescue for one hiker, officials say.  Brynne Quinlan, of Somerville, slipped and fell while hiking on the Webster Jackson-Mount Jackson Branch Trail in Carroll, New Hampshire around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief. Quinlan, age 32, suffered a leg injury so severe she could not finish her hike on her own.  She called 911, which sent volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team as well as employees from the…
Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike
Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike Despite his preparations and experience, a hiker suffered serious injuries after falling on a popular hiking trail, officials say.  Andrew Capraro, of Canton, was hiking the Flume Slide Trail in Lincoln, New Hampshire on Monday, June 12 when he slid and fell 15 feet, suffering serious injuries, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement Division. Flume Slide Trail is rated as a "hard" and "challenging" trek by AllTrails, an online hiking resource.  "This is a treacherous hike not for the faint of hearted and like many things in life it is not rec…
Trek Into Spring With Boston Area's Best Hiking Trails Trek Into Spring With Boston Area's Best Hiking Trails
Trek Into Spring With Boston Area's Best Hiking Trails A hike is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of warmer weather and these trails, selected by Yelp, offer Bostonians an active outdoors excursion without straying too far from home.  There are parks and trails near the Boston area to suit any adventurer's needs, whether you're looking for bird watching, a quick jaunt, or all-day activities. Check out these top-rated trails as reviewed on Yelp. Bumpkin Island (Boston) A perfect camping, hiking, or kayaking destination, Bumpkin Island has flower-lined trails and shell-covered beaches. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of …
Hikers Launch Fundraiser For Westford Native Who Died Climbing NH Mountain Hikers Launch Fundraiser For Westford Native Who Died Climbing NH Mountain
Hikers Launch Fundraiser For Westford Native Who Died Climbing NH Mountain Emily Sotelo was determined to climb all of New Hampshire's 48 mountains over 4,000 feet tall before her 20th birthday. The Westford, Massachusetts, native had topped 40 of them and wanted to finish the others while on Thanksgiving break from Vanderbilt University.  Unfortunately, Sotelo disappeared while hiking up Mount Lafayette on Nov. 20, 2022. Searchers found her body was found three days later, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Now, the group Hiking Buddies has organized an event for this summer in the hopes of educating and helping other hikers stay safe while out on the trail.…
Body of Missing Mass Hiker Found At New Hampshire Mountain On Her 20th Birthday: Reports Body of Missing Mass Hiker Found At New Hampshire Mountain On Her 20th Birthday: Reports
Body of Missing Mass Hiker Found At New Hampshire Mountain On Her 20th Birthday: Reports Searchers in New Hampshire found the body of missing hiker Emily Sotelo, of Westford, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, after days of searching, reports said. It would have been her 20th birthday.  Sotelo went missing on Sunday after her family dropped her off at Lafayette Place Campground in Franconia, NH, authorities with New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Department said. The Vanderbilt University sophomore wanted to hike a popular trail in the White Mountains. Sotelo's mom reported her missing only hours after she failed to make their 3:30 p.m. meeting time at the Flume Gorge parking lo…
Massachusetts Man, 57, Dies While Hiking White Mountains In New Hampshire Massachusetts Man, 57, Dies While Hiking White Mountains In New Hampshire
Massachusetts Man, 57, Dies While Hiking White Mountains In New Hampshire A 57-year-old Massachusetts man died while hiking in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, authorities said. Officers learned about a hiker suffering from a medical emergency on the Cedar Brook Trail in Lincoln around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, NH Fish and Game said on Facebook.  Rescue crews responded to the trail off the Kancamagus Highway where the hiker was declared dead.  He was airlifted out of the area and his body was transferred to the Medical Examiner's office, officers said.  The hiker's identity has yet to be released. No other information was initially re…
MA Man, 77, Rescued After Falling Into Tree While Hiking Mt. Garfield In NH MA Man, 77, Rescued After Falling Into Tree While Hiking Mt. Garfield In NH
MA Man, 77, Rescued After Falling Into Tree While Hiking Mt. Garfield In NH A 77-year-old man from Massachusetts is lucky to be alive after he tripped and fell into a tree while hiking in New Hampshire this week, authorities said. Raymond Pike, of Salisbury, was hiking with his niece when he took a dive about a quarter mile from the top of Mount Garfield on the Garfield Ridge Trail in Franconia. This happened a little before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, NH Fish and Game said on Facebook.  Hiker Rescued off Garfield Ridge Trail Franconia, NH: At 3:54 pm on October 11, 2022 the New Hampshire Fish & Game... Posted by NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division …
'Agitated' Naked MA Man Caught Threatening People On NH Hiking Trail 'Agitated' Naked MA Man Caught Threatening People On NH Hiking Trail
'Agitated' Naked MA Man Caught Threatening People On NH Hiking Trail Authorities noticed a man from central Massachusetts was more naked than afraid when they found him harassing people on a popular hiking trail in New Hampshire over the weekend.  Officers from the NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement Operation were told about a hiker who was threatening people at the Zealand Hut in Bethlehem around 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. Several officers then hiked to the hut where they found "a highly agitated naked male" on the roof. After more than an hour of calming him down, officers arrested the man, later identified as 35-year-old Brian Cheverier of Boylsto…
Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike
Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike A 71-year-old Massachusetts man from the North Shore was seriously injured over the weekend after he fell 50 feet while hiking on a mountain in New Hampshire. Harvey Weener of Newburyport and a friend finished rock climbing at Mount Major on Saturday, July 9, around 4 p.m.   As they were hiking their way out along the Precipice Trail, Weener slipped and fell 50 feet into a ravine about a mile from the trailhead, New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife officials said. He was too hurt to get out, and the rocky terrain made rescuing him difficult.  Rescue workers had to use ropes …