New Hampshire
Climber hit in head by falling ice in New Hampshire; Other climbers warned to be careful
HART’S LOCATION, N.H. – Fellow climbers got here to the help of a person who was hit within the head by falling ice in New Hampshire on Friday afternoon.
New Hampshire Fish & Sport mentioned the skilled climber, 37-year-old James Lawrence of Dover, NH, was carrying a helmet and had all the correct tools however nonetheless suffered a head damage when the ice struck him on Willey’s Slide in Hart’s Location.
His climbing companion and ice climbers close by helped get Lawrence to the underside of the slide, down the path and to the street, the place he was taken by ambulance to a hospital.
“The current heat climate has made ice unpredictable and officers urge climbers to make use of further warning whereas venturing out,” Fish & Sport mentioned in an announcement.
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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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