Crime & Safety
59-Year-Old Man Dies After Medical Emergency On North Conway Trail
The man was hiking the popular Black Cap Trail with family members when despite life-saving measures he died on the trail.
NORTH CONWAY - New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified that a 59-year-old hiker was having a medical emergency near the summit of Black Cap on Sunday.
Despite family members performing life-saving measures but unfortunately, he passed away at about 7:00 p.m.
Conservation Officers members, North Conway Fire and Rescue, and Action Ambulance responded to the scene.
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Rescuers located the group just over one mile from the trailhead and the man was carried out. Rescuers arrived back at the trailhead shortly after 9:30 PM and the man was transported from the scene by Furber and White Funeral Services.
No further information is available at this time and the man’s name is being withheld pending family notifications according to New Hampshire Fish and Game
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Black Cap Trail is considered a moderately difficult 2.3-mile hike that takes an average takes 80 minutes to complete. It is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running according to AllTrails.com
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at www.wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support Fish and Game search and rescue activities. For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.
