FRONTPAGEMarch 23. 2015 11:32AMIll-prepared Mass. hiker rescued from Mt. Moosilauke
WARREN — Statee Fish and Game officials say a Belmont, Mass. woman is lucky she did not suffer more serious injuries after hiking Mount Moosilauke in 11-degree weather without necessary gear, including extra clothing and appropriate footwear.
Officials said about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, about three hours after she and five others set out to hike the mountain, Shengyang Wang, 25, began experiencing signs of exhaustion, dehydration and hypothermia near the South Peak of Mount Moosilauke.
The group stopped and tried to help her but, as a whole, the hikers were ill prepared for the conditions and did not have the appropriate resources, according to Fish and Game officials.Unable to get Wang warm, the hikers called 911. They were advised to continue to help Wang downhill so that her condition did not become more serious. In the meantime, conservation officers began coordinating a rescue effort.
They made contact with the group near Glencliff Trailhead about 6:35 p.m. At that time, Wang said she was very cold and had lost most of the feeling in her lower extremities, a result of not wearing suitable footwear, officials said.
She was provided with warm fluids and eventually placed inside a warm vehicle. Warren-Wentworth Ambulance took her to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.One hiker told officials they left the Glencliff Trail at 1:30 p.m. with plans to hike to the summit of South Peak. They did not bring any extra clothing, light sources or first aid equipment.
Only one member of the group had ever hiked in New Hampshire's White Mountains in the winter."Ms. Wang was the least prepared of the group as she was not wearing any of the necessary winter gear to stay warm and dry in subzero temperatures. The temperature at the trailhead was approximately 11 degrees; however, that temperature did not account for the windchill and the area did have sustained winds most of the day. Due to the fact that none of the hikers had appropriate hiking gear for a winter hike they were all very fortunate – Ms. Wang was certainly lucky to get out of that situation without significant injury," said Fish and Game Conservation Officer Robert Mancini.
Fish and Game officials urge people to remember to pack appropriate clothing and equipment while hiking. Hikes often take longer than anticipated and weather is unpredictable. Having appropriate gear aids in safety.
For information on the recommended equipment visit hikesafe.com .
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WARREN — Statee Fish and Game officials say a Belmont, Mass. woman is lucky she did not suffer more serious injuries after hiking Mount Moosilauke in 11-degree weather without necessary gear, including extra clothing and appropriate footwear.
Officials said about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, about three hours after she and five others set out to hike the mountain, Shengyang Wang, 25, began experiencing signs of exhaustion, dehydration and hypothermia near the South Peak of Mount Moosilauke.
The group stopped and tried to help her but, as a whole, the hikers were ill prepared for the conditions and did not have the appropriate resources, according to Fish and Game officials.Unable to get Wang warm, the hikers called 911. They were advised to continue to help Wang downhill so that her condition did not become more serious. In the meantime, conservation officers began coordinating a rescue effort.
They made contact with the group near Glencliff Trailhead about 6:35 p.m. At that time, Wang said she was very cold and had lost most of the feeling in her lower extremities, a result of not wearing suitable footwear, officials said.
She was provided with warm fluids and eventually placed inside a warm vehicle. Warren-Wentworth Ambulance took her to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.One hiker told officials they left the Glencliff Trail at 1:30 p.m. with plans to hike to the summit of South Peak. They did not bring any extra clothing, light sources or first aid equipment.
Only one member of the group had ever hiked in New Hampshire's White Mountains in the winter."Ms. Wang was the least prepared of the group as she was not wearing any of the necessary winter gear to stay warm and dry in subzero temperatures. The temperature at the trailhead was approximately 11 degrees; however, that temperature did not account for the windchill and the area did have sustained winds most of the day. Due to the fact that none of the hikers had appropriate hiking gear for a winter hike they were all very fortunate – Ms. Wang was certainly lucky to get out of that situation without significant injury," said Fish and Game Conservation Officer Robert Mancini.
Fish and Game officials urge people to remember to pack appropriate clothing and equipment while hiking. Hikes often take longer than anticipated and weather is unpredictable. Having appropriate gear aids in safety.
For information on the recommended equipment visit hikesafe.com .
newhampshire.com/apps/pbcs.dll…/NEWHAMPSHIRE03/150329725
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