Crime & Safety
Hiker From Beverly MA Dies On Lonesome Lake Trail In Franconia
Two EMTs hiking on the same trail performed CPR on the 53-year-old man. Despite the efforts of rescuers, the man was unable to be revived.
FRANCONIA, NH — New Hampshire Fish & Game Department was notified of a hiker that was actively receiving CPR on the Lonesome Lake Trail in Franconia Saturday.
The hiker, a 53-year-old male from Beverly, Massachusetts, was hiking with a partner when he suddenly collapsed on the trail at about 8 a.m.
Two Emergency Medical Technicians hiking on the same trail immediately started CPR.
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NH Fish and Game Sgt. Heidi Murphy said unfortunately, their valiant efforts were unable to revive the hiker.
Conservation officers and rescue volunteers from the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue team were able to bring the hiker down to the trailhead arriving at approximately 10:51 a.m.
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The name of the hiker is being withheld at this time pending notification of family.
