74-year-old hiker rescued after 15-foot fall near Mount Monadnock

A 74-year-old Jamaica Plain man was rescued Sunday after falling while hiking near Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.

The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game said conservation officers responded to the report of the injured hiker around 8:20 p.m. The department said the man was walking down the Spellman Trail at the park in Monadnock State when he fell about 15 feet, suffering upper body injuries that left him unable to continue the hike on his own. His hiking partner contacted authorities for help.

Conservation officers were able to reach the hikers around 10:15 p.m. and provided first aid before helping the injured man down the mountain, according to the Fish and Game Department.

“The hikers began their hike at 11:30 a.m. and were unprepared for an unexpected stay on the mountain while waiting for rescuers. They were provided with water, warm clothing and headlamps,” officials said.

The hikers reached their vehicles around 1:40 a.m. and returned home to Massachusetts, according to the department.

“This incident is a good reminder to all people recreating outdoors to dress appropriately, hike with a partner or group, and carry necessary equipment,” NH officials said. “Always plan for the unexpected. »