New Hampshire
28-year-old man hiking in Franconia, NH found dead
FRANCONIA, N.H. — A 28-year-old man mountaineering in Franconia, New Hampshire was discovered lifeless by rescue groups early Christmas morning.
New Hampshire Fish and Recreation Conservation officers have been notified about an overdue hiker round 9 p.m. on Saturday.
The person began to hike the 8.6 Bridle Path/Falling Waters Loop round 11 a.m. on Saturday. Based on a member of the family in China who was monitoring his progress, his cellphone went lifeless round 6:15 p.m., when he gave the impression to be off path south of Mount Lincoln.
The member of the family additionally mentioned the person was an inexperienced hiker and it was unclear what he had for tools.
A group of conservation officers got down to discover the hiker and reached Franconia Ridge round 2 a.m. “Shortly after the group situated what they believed to be the tracks of the hiker. The tracks continued off path and ended up in a drainage that flows from between Little Haystack Mountain and Mount Lincoln,” the Fish and Recreation division mentioned.
Round 6:45 a.m., crews discovered the hiker’s physique a couple of half a mile from the Falling Waters Path in Franconia. They made it again to the trailhead round 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The person’s id has not been launched presently.
New Hampshire hikers are reminded to be ready for winter circumstances and plan accordingly. The Fish and Recreation division additionally recommends buying a Hike Protected Card.
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Man involved in standoff with NH police found dead after fire
BRADFORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities say a man involved in an hourslong standoff with police at a home in Bradford, New Hampshire, died after the house went up in flames.
Police were called to the home on West Main Street at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man in crisis. Officers found the man armed with a knife. They tried to de-escalate the situation but were not successful.
At about 5:30 p.m., police spotted fire and smoke started coming from the home. Multiple crews were called in to fight the fire which took hours to extinguish.
The man was found dead inside the house after the fire was out. His body was sent to the medical examiner for autopsy to verify his identity and confirm the cause and manner of death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
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New Hampshire
Man involved in NH standoff found dead following house fire, officials say
A man was found dead Thursday following a standoff and a house fire at a New Hampshire home, according to authorities.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal says they responded to a residence on West Main Street around 12:43 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a knife in crisis.
Multiple law enforcement agencies provided additional assistance at the scene.
According to officials, attempts were made to de-escalate the situation to no avail.
Around 5:30 p.m., investigators say they saw smoke and fire coming from the home and as the flames intensified, mutual aid was called to the scene.
Crews battled the blaze for hours and were eventually able to knock it down.
Authorities say they found the deceased man after a subsequent search of the home. His name is being withheld at this time.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to verify his identity and cause and manner of death.
Police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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