Newton Woman Injured While Hiking At Monadnock State Park In NH

NEWTON, MA — A Newton resident was seriously injured Sunday while hiking at Monadnock State Park in New Hampshire, said the NH Fish and Game Department in a news release.

Officials said Sharon Milinsky, 71, was hiking the White Dot Trail just above the intersection with the White Cross Trail around 12:10 p.m. when she fell approximately 20 feet and suffered serious injuries to one side of her body. She also lost consciousness for a significant amount of time because of the fall.

Mountain Patrol Rangers with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources reached Milinsky shortly after the fall and began providing aid. At 1:27 p.m., the decision was made to request medical helicopter transport based on the severity of Milinski’s injuries and her proximity to the summit.

A Conservation Officer, Mountain Patrol Rangers, and Good Samaritans carried Milinsky in a litter a short distance to a landing zone just below the summit, where a Boston Med Flight helicopter arrived at 2:06 p.m. Milinsky was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

"This incident is a good reminder to all people recreating in the outdoors to dress appropriately, hike with a partner or group, and carry the necessary equipment,” said the NH Fish and Game Department in a statement. "Always plan for the unexpected.”

Milinsky’s condition as of Tuesday has not been released.