The body of a missing hiker was recovered over the weekend in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, according to authorities, who said the man died after “a significant fall in icy terrain.” The missing man was located at about 2,800 feet in elevation, according to the state Fish and Game Department. Photo courtesy of Samuel Banas, U.S. Geological Survey
Nov. 25 (UPI) — The body of a missing hiker was recovered over the weekend in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, according to authorities, who said the man died after “a significant fall in icy terrain.”
The body of Christopher Huyler, 44, was located in Franconia Notch State Park early Saturday, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department announced Monday.
“Just prior to 1:00 a.m. EST, while ascending the edges of a steep iced-over slide, the body of the missing man was located at around 2,800 feet in elevation,” the department said in a statement.
“It was apparent that the man had suffered a significant fall in the icy terrain,” the department added. “He was wearing micro spikes and was well equipped for a hike.”
Huyler, who is from Littleton, died Friday during the hike near state-run Cannon Mountain through the Coppermine Brook Valley to check off-trail conditions before the ski season. He told his family he was heading back at 4 p.m. When he did not return, his wife called for help. Huyler’s car was found still parked in Franconia.
Cannon Mountain is a historic ski resort that is scheduled to open for the season on Friday, as 8 inches of new snow fell over the weekend and temperatures dropped into the mid-30s.
“Winter conditions have arrived in the mountains and hikers are encouraged to be prepared for their trek,” the Fish and Game Department warned.
Nearly two dozen rescuers helped carry the hiker’s body more than 3 miles off the mountain. The New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.
Last week, the body of a Massachusetts woman was found on New Hampshire’s Mount Lafayette, which is at the northern end of the Franconia Range in the White Mountains, after she also failed to return from a solo hike.
Quarterback Chase Mason returned to the South Dakota State football lineup after a long layoff and led the 14th-seeded Jackrabbits to touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a 41-3 victory over New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the FCS playoffs at a snowy Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
The Jackrabbits, who were hosting a postseason game for the 10th season in a row, improved to 9-4 overall. New Hampshire had its season end with an 8-5 mark.
SDSU took the opening kickoff and effectively mixed the run and the pass to find the end zone for the first time with a nine-play, 75-yard march. Julius Loughridge tallied the longest play of the drive with a 27-yard run before scoring on a 1-yard plunge.
After a UNH punt, Mason continued his hot start by completing all five of his passes for 63 yards as part of a 13-play, 88-yard scoring drive. Three of his passes went to Grahm Goering for gains of 17, 11 and 11 yards, with the other two going to tight end Coleman Kutz for 6 and 18 yards. Josiah Johnson finished off the drive with a touchdown run from a yard out for a 14-0 Jackrabbit lead with a minute to go in the first quarter.
Mason, who last played when he was injured on the opening series Oct. 18 at Murray State, completed his final 11 passes of the first half, including a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter. His first scoring toss came on a tipped ball to Alex Bullock from 7 yards out, with the other going to Jack Smith on a bubble screen in which the redshirt freshman from Sioux Falls turned the corner down the left sideline and out-raced the Wildcat defense for a 42-yard touchdown.
Those Jackrabbit touchdowns were sandwiched around UNH’s lone scoring drive of the game. The Wildcats were able to get the run game going behind Denzell Gibson, who broke off a 26-yard run to move the ball into SDSU territory. Nick Reed connected on a 30-yard field goal to close out the 15-play, 63-yard drive.
After a scoreless third quarter, SDSU added to its lead on the first play of the fourth quarter on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Mason to Kuntz.
The Jackrabbits provided the final tally with a 14-play, 56-yard scoring drive that chewed up nearly eight and a half minutes later in the fourth quarter. SDSU ran 13 consecutive running plays before backup quarterback Jack Henry found fullback/tight end Andrew Gustad in the right flat for a 2-yard touchdown pass on fourth and goal.
SDSU ended the day with a 425-192 advantage in total offense, including a 232-48 disparity in the passing department. Mason completed 16-of-20 passes for 230 yards and tied a career high with his three touchdown passes.
Loughridge paced the ground game with 100 yards on 16 carries, followed by 32 yards on nine carries by Corey Blair Jr. and 30 yards on 10 carries by Johnson.
Bryce Johnson filled in for an injured Cullen McShane and registered 10 tackles for SDSU to tie a career high. Fellow linebacker Joe Ollman notched eight tackles.
UP NEXT:
South Dakota State advances to face third-seeded Montana in second-round action Dec. 6. Kickoff is slated for noon Mountain Time (1 p.m. Central) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. It will mark the third consecutive season and fifth time overall the two programs have met in postseason play, with each winning twice.
HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WGME) — New Hampshire State Police say they arrested a Massachusetts man driving over 120 mph while drunk on I-95.
At around 10:21 p.m. Thursday night in Hampton, police reportedly tried to stop Mason Hebert of Boxford, Massachusetts, 22, who was speeding north on the interstate, but Mason refused to stop.
Police say they chased Hebert’s BMW, which had its lights off, down I-95 as Hebert continued to speed and drive erratically.
Hebert reportedly left the highway via Exit 5 towards Portsmouth, and then traveled south on Route 1.
The police say they stopped chasing Hebert for safety reasons but soon after found the car behind a business off Lafayette Road.
Hebert was charged with a felony count of reckless conduct and misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving under the influence of liquor and disobeying an officer.
Hebert was reportedly taken to Rockingham County Jail.
A Massachusetts man has been charged for allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in New Hampshire while driving under the influence, according to state troopers.
Mason Hebert, 22, of Boxford, was arrested following the pursuit Thursday night. He’s now facing multiple charges, including reckless conduct, aggravated driving under the influence of liquor and disobeying an officer, according to a news release from New Hampshire State Police.
Police said that a trooper caught Hebert’s BMW going more than 120 mph on I-95 north in Hampton, New Hampshire at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. He allegedly did not stop when the trooper tried to pull him over, resulting in a pursuit down the highway, which was eventually called off due to safety.
Authorities found his car behind a business off Lafeyette Road, and he was arrested.
Hebert was held in Rockingham County Jail, pending a hearing that was scheduled for Friday in Portsmouth District Court.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can get in touch with Trooper Cameron Vetter at Cameron.S.Vetter@dos.nh.gov.
Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu
Struggling Six Flags names new CEO. What does that mean for Knott’s and Magic Mountain?
Rep. Swalwell’s suit alleges abuse of power, adds to scrutiny of Trump official’s mortgage probes
Snow set to surge across Northeast Ohio, threatening Thanksgiving travel
Alabama teacher arrested, fired after alleged beating of son captured on camera
Analysis: Why Democrats are warning about Trump giving illegal orders | CNN Politics
New scam sends fake Microsoft 365 login pages
2 National Guard members wounded in ‘targeted’ attack in D.C., authorities say
