Mt. Washington hiker rescued in 90 mph winds, sub-zero temperatures
A New Hampshire hiker, who officials said made ‘poor choices,’ was rescued on Saturday from Mount Washington amid dangerous conditions.
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A New Hampshire hiker, who officials said made ‘poor choices,’ was rescued on Saturday from Mount Washington amid dangerous conditions.
Officials say a team of rescuers used the Cog Railway to shave off time but it still took more than 10 hours to save a hiker in conditions that included
Officials say the hiker's bad judgement endangered the lives of mountain rescue
A team of rescuers used the Cog Railway to shave off time but it still took more than 10 hours to save a hiker in conditions that included sustained winds topping 90 mph on New Hampshire's Mount Washington, officials said.
Cole Matthes, of New Hampshire, was rescued from the western slope of Mount Washington after he fell and was injured while the mountain experienced intense winter conditions and 90 mph winds.