Hiker rescued by helicopter after medical emergency on Mount Monadnock

A hiker was airlifted by helicopter off Mount Monadnock Sunday after experiencing a medical emergency.

According to a release from New Hampshire Fish and Game, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Monadnock State Park staff were notified of a hiker on Mount Monadnock who was suffering from a possible life-threatening condition.

A crew of Monadnock State Park employees met with the hiker at 3:38 p.m. and began to assess her condition. After speaking with the hiker and gathering more information, Fish and Game stated it became apparent to the park employees that the hiker was experiencing a medical emergency.

At 4 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified of the situation, which prompted a response from the nearest available conservation officers. A decision was made to call Boston MedFlight helicopter due to the time-sensitive nature of the hiker’s condition. At approximately 4:30 p.m., Monadnock State Park rangers began preparing a landing zone above tree line for the helicopter.

The helicopter landed at approximately 5 p.m., and the hiker was loaded inside. By 5:32 p.m., the helicopter was airborne and in route to Elliot Hospital in Manchester, where the hiker received further medical treatment. The name of the hiker is being withheld at this time.

New Hampshire Fish and Game would like to remind hikers that hiking with a partner or group is the best way to mitigate medical emergencies in remote locations.