Mass. Hikers Get Lost Near Arethusa Falls In Crawford Notch

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were called to two lost hikers in Crawford Notch on Saturday.

Nicole Nardone, 36, of Carver, Massachusetts, and her hiking companion, Andrea Slack, 27, of Foxboro, MA, called 911 at approximately 10:45 p.m. stating that they were lost, had no lights, and required assistance.

Conservation officers responded to Crawford Notch shortly after midnight and began hiking to their location. Nardone and Slack arrived back at their parked car at the Arethusa Falls trail parking area at 1:07 a.m. on April 11.

Nardone and Slack stated they were attempting to hike Arethusa Falls and made a right onto the railroad track, missing the trail. They hiked for quite a while until it got dark. They had no lights, food, water, or warm clothing and they were low on cell phone battery power. They called 911 and requested assistance. When no one arrived, after some time, they decided to follow the railroad track back the way they came.

New Hampshire Fish & Game reminds hikers that winter conditions remain in the mountains and extreme caution must be taken while hiking in the early spring. One wrong decision can have catastrophic consequences and one must be prepared with a map, compass, lights, extra clothing, food, water, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets and pants, and a knife.

For additional information, visit www.hikeSafe.com.