FRANCONIA, New Hampshire – A hiker died after falling off a waterfall at Cannon Mountain on Saturday. New Hampshire Hearth and Recreation Division was notified that the person slipped on the mountain close to the tram ski path round 12:50 p.m.
The hiker was with two different folks on the time. The trio had taken the tram up and deliberate on exploring the summit earlier than returning on the tram, however they modified their minds and determined to hike down.
The group wasn’t following a climbing path and thought they have been on a ski path, based on the NH Fish and Recreation. They received to a steep, rocky half with a waterfall.
“Because the group tried to maneuver their approach down, one of many hikers slipped inflicting him to fall off the sting. The 2 different members referred to as 911 for help as they may now not see their companion,” NH Fish and Recreation mentioned.
The person was discovered lifeless on the backside of the waterfall. His identification has not been launched presently.
The search and rescue workforce arrived again within the parking zone round 3:35 p.m.
