Injured Rhode Island Hiker Helped From New Hampshire Trail

ALBANY, NH — Passing hikers were able to help an elderly hiker from a trail in the White Mountains on Tuesday.

Around 3 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department conservation officers received a report of a hiker who had tripped and injured his hip. Joseph Mira, 72, of Warwick, Rhode Island, was descending down the Champney Falls Trail when he tripped. He was about a half-mile from the trailhead, Sgt. Alex Lopashanski of Fish and Game.

“There is no cell phone service in the area,” he said. “A passing hiker continued out and drove nearly 10 miles before she was able to alert personnel from the U.S. Forest Service of the incident.”

Officers arrived to assist but found that passing hikers had assisted Mira and were nearly at the trailhead. Around 4 p.m., he was taken by Conway Ambulance to Memorial Hospital.

Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support Fish and Game search and rescue activities. For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.

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