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Hiker Dies on New Hampshire Trail
4 Oct
Summary
- A hiker was found unconscious and died on West Rattlesnake Mountain.
- First responders attempted CPR but could not revive the hiker.
- The popular 1.8-mile Old Bridle Path was the scene of the incident.
A hiker's life tragically ended on Saturday morning while traversing West Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness, New Hampshire. Richard Chateauneuf, aged 64 and hailing from Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, was found in an unconscious state on the Old Bridle Path.
Fellow hikers discovered Mr. Chateauneuf in distress and promptly alerted emergency services. First responders arrived to find him less than a mile from the trailhead, where other hikers were administering CPR. Despite their efforts and those of arriving medical personnel, resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
The deceased hiker was then carefully transported off the mountain. The specific cause of Mr. Chateauneuf's death remains undetermined at this time, as confirmed by New Hampshire Fish and Game. The Old Bridle Path, a popular 1.8-mile route, saw multiple emergency agencies respond.
