NH Fish And Game Respond to Woman Injured On White Mountain Trail

FRANCONIA, NH - New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified shortly before 6:00 p.m. of an injured hike on the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia on Friday.

Two Conservation Officers and volunteers from the Pemigewasset Valley Search & Rescue Team responded, where they found Marlene Stager, 63, of Lagrangeville NY. Stager had slipped on the ice and sustained a non-life threatening injury approximately 1/4 mile up the Falling Waters Trail.

Crews were able to carry Stager out to the trailhead with the assistance of Good Samaritans arriving at 7:30 pm. Stager was transported by LinWood ambulance to Littleton Hospital for further treatment.

Stager and her husband had spent the day hiking the Franconia Ridge Loop, and were well-outfitted for the weather conditions with extra clothing, traction devices and all required equipment.

New Hampshire Fish & Game would like to remind hikers to always be prepared and plan for the unexpected. Before your next adventure, visit hikesafe.com.

Read about several incidents that have occurred in recent months on the same trail

Man Found Dead In White Mountains After Hiking Alone On Christmas Eve

Hikers Rescued Following Lengthy Search By Conservation Officers

Unprepared Florida Hiking Group Could Face Rescue Costs