Madison Saltsburg: Skier, 20, dies after falling 600 feet into the Tuckerman Ravine in New Hamsphire
MEREDITH, NEW HAMPSHIRE: A 20-year-old skier tragically lost his life after he plunged 600 feet into a ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, according to authorities.
As per the reports of the US Forest Service, CNN, USA Today and the NBC News the victim, identified as Madison Saltsburg, fell into the Tuckerman Ravine on Saturday, March 9, and “suffered fatal traumatic injuries."
A couple of other people who were also skiing sustained injuries due to rocks and ice prior to being rescued, the US Forest Service said, as per the outlets, noting that their "injuries were non-life threatening."
The conditions in the ravine were described as icy
According to NBC News, the conditions in the ravine at the time were reportedly described as icy as first responders had to endure snow and winds. "The snow rangers and emergency personnel were up there late last night. They're exhausted," US Forest Service spokesperson Colleen Mainville said via the news agency.
According to New Hampshire’s travel and tourism website, Tuckerman Ravine is located on the east side of Mount Washington in the White Mountain National Forest. Known for its “spectacular scenery, deep snow, and challenging terrain,” the ravine attracts thousands of visitors and is open year-round, though it is particularly popular during the spring and summer.
“No matter when you come the most important rule of thumb is to plan ahead and prepare!” the website warned, adding “The terrain can be overwhelming; the weather is often downright inhospitable; and the sometimes-sizeable crowds can cloud your perception of the Ravine’s actual remoteness.”
A Kentucky man was recently rescued from Mount Washington
Mount Washington was also the setting of a recent incident involving a Kentucky man who had to be rescued. Joabe Barbosa, 23, was hiking on the mountain last week when he fell, hit his head, and lost a shoe, as per authorities.
New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said that Barbosa went off the trail and into the Ammonoosuc Ravine. "While descending into the ravine, Barbosa fell and hit his head and face, lost one of his sneakers, and eventually became hypothermic,” they added.
Barbosa was eventually found by conservation officers after he was able to call 911. He was later taken to a medical facility. Authorities said that Barbosa was "not prepared for the hike."
Nampa woman found alive in miraculous rescue after missing for days in Idaho Canyon
MEAWW previously reported that a Nampa woman has been found alive after going missing for several days. Penny Kay Clark fell into a ravine in rural Idaho and was rescued by the authorities.
"At around 11.40 am today, the Nampa Police Department reported that the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a dispatch call from two men who, while recreating near Melba in the vicinity of Map Rock Rd and Rim Rd, discovered a vehicle," stated the Nampa Police Department in an official statement.
"The vehicle discovered matched the description of the one driven by 72-year-old Penny Kay Clark," the statement further said, adding "She had not been in touch with her family since Tuesday, December 5. The individuals who alerted dispatch mentioned that the vehicle seemed to have descended partially down the canyon wall at the south end of Rim Rd."
