The New Hampshire Fish and Game wardens rescued a Maine woman who had slipped and fallen during a hike on a New Hampshire trail on Friday.
Ethel LaFlamme, 58, from Greene had been hiking the Champney Falls Trail, a popular hiking spot for viewing the Champney Falls, when she slipped and injured her hip at around 5:15 p.m., according to a release from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
LaFlamme was unable to walk, so her husband made the trek back to the trailhead to try to get help. The area does not have reliable cellphone service, so he flagged down a passerby who was able to contact 911 once they reached service.
Emergency responders were notified of LaFlamme’s injury by 6:50 p.m., and a team of wardens and search and rescue officials were able to locate her at around 8:40 p.m. It is not clear how far along the trail LaFlamme had hiked before her injury.
She was transported to the trailhead on a litter, making it out of the woods by 10:35 p.m., before being transported to a local hospital to be evaluated and treated for any potential injuries.
As of Monday afternoon, officials had not released information on LaFlamme’s health status.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department reminds hikers to stay alert to their conditions, let people know where you are planning to hike and ensure you carry basic safety and survival gear such as a first aid kit and waterproof clothing. For more information on safe hiking practices, check the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.
