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New Hampshire State Police have rescued two out of three individuals at Tuckerman Ravine in the White Mountains, with efforts ongoing to rescue the third person. The rescued individuals may have sustained serious injuries.
Expert hiker Christopher Roma died after getting stranded in harsh weather conditions in New Hampshire's White Mountains, where he was caught in single-digit temperatures, strong winds, and waist-deep snow. Despite calling 911, rescuers had difficulty reaching him due to the weather. Roma, who ran his own long-distance trail guide business, was found dead, prompting officials to encourage hikers to bring traction devices and snowshoes when hiking in winter.
Experienced hiker Christopher Roma, 37, died during a solo hike in New Hampshire's White Mountains, facing brutal conditions including single-digit temperatures, harsh winds, and waist-deep snow. Roma, an expert hiker who ran his own trail guide business, had started the hike with two others who turned back, but he chose to continue. Concerned friends called 911 after speaking with him by cellphone, and despite rescue efforts, he was found dead by ground crews. Roma, who had previously conquered challenging trails and dedicated himself to hiking after a motorcycle accident, leaves behind a legacy of sharing his knowledge and love for nature.
Experienced hiker Christopher Roma, who had completed the "Triple Crown" of challenging cross-country trails, died during a solo hike in New Hampshire's White Mountains in brutal conditions, including single-digit temperatures, harsh winds, and waist-deep snow. Despite efforts from concerned friends and rescue teams, Roma succumbed to the extreme weather. Roma, who ran a long-distance trail guide business, was known for his love of hiking and dedication to sharing his knowledge with others.
Jackson Falls in New Hampshire's White Mountains experienced flash flooding as a powerful storm brought heavy rain and rapid snowmelt to the area. The typically tranquil falls turned into a rush of brown water, washing over its banks and flooding nearby areas. The Main Street bridge was closed, and several sideroads sustained significant damage. The Saco River also reached a major flood stage, and the town of Jackson is awaiting an engineer's assessment to determine when it will be safe to reopen.
Heavy rain in New Hampshire caused flooding, road closures, and power outages in the White Mountains and North Country regions. The combination of warm temperatures, rain, and winds melted the snowpack in the mountains, leading to rivers rising quickly and flooding roads. River levels continued to rise as rain fell, and some residents were asked to evacuate. The state's emergency operations center has been partially activated to support affected communities. Approximately 14,000 people were without power, and numerous cancellations and delays were reported in the White Mountains region.
A 21-year-old hiker from Pennsylvania, Jason Apreku, died in the White Mountains of New Hampshire after suffering a medical emergency while hiking with friends on Mount Madison. Despite rescue efforts, including an Army National Guard helicopter, severe wind prevented the helicopter from reaching the hiker. Apreku's body was eventually carried to a hut in freezing temperatures, and a helicopter transported him and the rescuers off the mountain the following morning.