A Massachusetts man has died while going on a weekend hike.
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, on Saturday, at 11:22 a.m., Holderness Fire-Rescue, Center Harbor Fire-Rescue, Sandwich Fire-Rescue, Plymouth Ambulance and New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to West Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness for a hiker who was found unconscious along the trail.
First responders located 64-year-old Richard Chateauneuf approximately ¾ of a mile from the trailhead being administered CPR by other hikers. Despite valiant efforts by the good citizens and first responders, Chateauneuf was unable to be revived. He was subsequently carried to the trailhead.
New Hampshire Fish & Game is a self-funded agency which relies heavily upon volunteer rescue groups to complete the mission of search and rescue in the woodlands of the state. The public is encouraged to help support search and rescue activities in the state by purchasing a Hike Safe Card. New Hampshire Fish and Game also reminds hikers to prepare themselves before venturing out into the wilderness, including packing the ten essential items; map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets & pants, and a knife. For additional information, please visit www.hikeSafe.com.
NH Fish & Game’s response for this rescue was paid for with monies from the NH Hike Safe Card and the Search & Rescue Fund. No hunting, fishing, or trapping license fees are used for search and rescue missions in NH. For more information about S&R funding, go to: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/…/search-and-rescue-funding
