A Troy teen was rescued from Mount Monadnock’s White Dot Trail in Jaffrey Thursday after becoming injured.
The 17-year-old Troy girl was found below the summit near the upper junction of the White Cross and White Dot trails.
New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified by Keene Mutual Aid at approximately 7:39 p.m. Thursday of the injured hiker.
“The minor began hiking around 4:30 p.m. with two companions. She sustained an injury to her lower left leg at approximately 5:35 p.m. while descending the White Cross Trail. The group contacted 911 for assistance. Due to the location and the size of the injured hiker a team of over 20 rescuers from a number of agencies and volunteers responded,” Fish and Game said in a press release Friday morning.
Conservation Officers were assisted by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Jaffrey and Rindge fire departments, Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team and a volunteer.
“The hiker’s injury was stabilized and she was able to walk with assistance for short distances. Most of the way she was unable to walk and needed to be carried in a litter by rescuers,” Fish and Game said. “Rescue personnel carried the victim down the remainder of the White Cross Trail to the State Park Headquarters arriving at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday morning.
The injured hiker refused to be taken the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance and was instead taken to the hospital by her mother.
“This incident is a good reminder to all people recreating in the outdoors to plan appropriately when hiking. When hiking in the mountains always carry appropriate equipment for unexpected situations and be prepared to spend the night if necessary. Having appropriate gear aides in safety,” Fish and Game said.
Fish and Game advises people to visit www.hikesafe.com for a list of recommended hiking equipment.