A Massachusetts man is recovering after falling 15 feet while climbing the Flume Slide Trail in Grafton County.Fifty-two-year-old Andrew Capraro was hiking in Lincoln when he fell, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. A friend called for help, but then continued down the trail to get to Capraro.A rescue team was mobilized, but the hiker was able to make it back to the trail on his own.Crews said Capraro is an experienced hiker who told rescuers that he slipped on some wet rocks, which caused him to fall.He was transported to Littleton Regional Healthcare for treatment of serious injuries.
A Massachusetts man is recovering after falling 15 feet while climbing the Flume Slide Trail in Grafton County.
Fifty-two-year-old Andrew Capraro was hiking in Lincoln when he fell, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. A friend called for help, but then continued down the trail to get to Capraro.
A rescue team was mobilized, but the hiker was able to make it back to the trail on his own.
Crews said Capraro is an experienced hiker who told rescuers that he slipped on some wet rocks, which caused him to fall.
He was transported to Littleton Regional Healthcare for treatment of serious injuries.