Skier Suffers Serious Injuries After Mount Washington Avalanche
On Saturday, a 30-year-old man was rescued by New Hampshire Fish and Game volunteers along with a US Forest Service Snow Ranger and the National Guard Helicopter after he accidentally triggered an avalanche on Mount Washington which ended with him suffering serious injuries to his legs.
Over four hours after the avalanche was triggered, Mr Torro was safely on board a National Guard helicopter and flown to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Read more here
Great work to the volunteers who helped rescue the skier as we wish him a speedy recovery. Everyone, please be careful when engaging in winter outdoor activities such as skiing for example, in case you plan on traveling up the mountains. Please be safe out there!
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