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Boy Scout, 15, Rescued Near Mount Washington Summit After Allergic Reaction

A snowcat carried rescuers to the peak for a rapid evacuation to a local hospital.

Overview

  • Conservation officers received a report around 1 p.m. that the teen was having an allergic reaction near the summit buildings.
  • The Boy Scout’s Connecticut troop provided first aid and a Mount Washington State Park employee moved him into a warm building.
  • A snowcat delivered a conservation officer and EMS to the summit by 3:11 p.m., then returned by 4 p.m., where an ambulance took the teen to Androscoggin Valley Hospital.
  • New Hampshire Fish and Game described the rescue as successful and did not disclose specific medical details about the teen’s condition.
  • Officials noted the teenager was prepared for the hike as multiple agencies coordinated the response on the Northeast’s highest peak.