News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
July 27, 2005
Phone: (603) 271-3211
Email: info@wildlife.state.nh.us
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CONTACT:
Liza Poinier: (603) 271-3211	FOR RELEASE: July 27, 2005
Capt. Martin Garabedian: (603) 271-3128 

MASSACHUSETTS TEEN CARRIED OUT OF WHITE MOUNTAINS FOLLOWING INJURY

CONCORD, N.H. -- A Massachusetts teenager was carried out of her 
group's camping site off the Zealand Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains 
early this morning, July 27, after accidentally spilling boiling water 
on her feet last night. The girl, 16-year-old Katelyn Ryan of Medfield, 
Massachusetts, was taken to Littleton Hospital and treated for 
second-degree burns. Her group of 3 counselors and 8 campers was on an 
overnight camping trip.

A call for help came in to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department 
at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Fish and Game 
Conservation Officers, along with Appalachian Mountain Club staff and the 
counselors from the camping group, assisted with the carryout, which concluded 
at about 1:00 a.m. this morning.

For information on hiking safety, visit http://www.hikesafe.com.

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