A 24-year-old man from Quebec City was rescued by the U.S. National Guard after he fell nearly 15 metres during a hike in Mount Washington in New Hampshire, U.S. last weekend.
According to New Hampshire police, Thomas Charland of Sainte-Foy suffered “serious injuries” and was taken to hospital by helicopter. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Police say the incident happened last Saturday afternoon after Charland fell off a steep slab on the upper section of the Huntington Ravine Trail, which they say is a dangerous cliff. Charland had been reportedly hiking with three others.
Due to the difficult nature of the terrain, several agencies, including the National Guard, were called to help with the rescue operation.
“The National Guard was able to quickly assemble a crew and flew up from Concord arriving at 2:55 p.m. They were able to hoist down their paramedic who provided initial treatment of the hiker and got him into a litter,” police said.
Authorities say that dozens of hikers had to be rescued after being stranded or injured in the trail and strongly advised people to avoid it.
