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'Unreal': Whale Capsizes Boat Off New Hampshire Coast

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5 months ago

July 24, 2024

'Unreal': Whale Capsizes Boat Off New Hampshire Coast

Two occupants of a fishing vessel are safe Tuesday after a whale surfaced under their boat, capsizing it off the New Hampshire shore, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident occurred Tuesday near Odiorne Point State Park, the AP reports. The Coast Guard posted to X that they had received a mayday call stating that a 23-foot center console boat had turned over because of a whale breach. “The occupants were ejected from the vessel as the boat capsized,” the Coast Guard posted, adding that an urgent marine information broadcast was issued and the Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor was alerted.

“A good Samaritan recovered both individuals from the water. No injuries were reported,” the Coast Guard posted. The good Samaritans were two teens who were fishing nearby, CBS News reports. One of them tells the station the experience was “unreal,” and that he plans to always wear a life jacket from here on out. And one of the fishermen on the capsized boat notes of whales, “This is their home. This is their ocean, so we’re in their way.” The boat crew from Station Portsmouth reported that the whale appeared not to be injured. The incident was reported to the Center of Coastal Studies Marine Animal Hotline and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The vessel has also been salvaged. (More whale stories.)

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Massachusetts woman suffers serious head injuries in NH snowmobile crash

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2 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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Massachusetts woman suffers serious head injuries in NH snowmobile crash

A Massachusetts woman suffered serious head injuries in a snowmobile crash in New Hampshire on Monday afternoon.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said it was notified shortly after 3 p.m. Monday that a snowmobile had crashed on the Lower Haystack Trail off of Bear Notch Road in Bartlett.

They said 40-year-old Jiamin Wei, of Chestnut Hill, had been driving a rented snowmobile when she failed to negotiate a downhill left hand turn and drove off the right side of the trail into a ditch, hitting a tree. Her 10-year-old son was a passenger on the machine.

Wei and her son were riding as part of a tour, and the guide was able to quickly call for help and provide an accurate location for rescuers. Along with a Fish and Game conservation officer, members of the Bartlett/Jackson Ambulance Service, the Bartlett Fire Department and the Bartlett Police Department responded.

The 10-year-old was not injured and was able to be driven by snowmobile from the scene. His mother had suffered serious head injuries but was stable. She was placed in a rescue sled and transported about 2 miles back to the trailhead, where she was transferred to an ambulance.

She was taken by ambulance to the Memorial Hospital in North Conway for treatment. No update on her condition was available.

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Mass. woman seriously injured in snowmobile crash in Bartlett, N.H. – The Boston Globe

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10 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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Mass. woman seriously injured in snowmobile crash in Bartlett, N.H. – The Boston Globe

A Massachusetts woman was seriously injured when she crashed a snowmobile into a tree after she went off a trail in Bartlett, N.H. with her 10-year-old son on board Monday afternoon, New Hampshire Fish and Game said.

Jiamin Wei, 40, pf Chestnut Hill, was taken to Memorial Hospital in North Conway for treatment of head injuries, the statement said.

The boy was not injured in the crash that occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Lower Haystack Trail. The woman, who was riding a rented snowmobile as part of a group tour, “failed to negotiate a downhill left-hand turn,” the statement said.

The machine crashed into a tree inside a ditch. The tour guide called for help, according to the statement.

Bartlett police and fire responded to the scene, along with a conservation officer, members of Bartlett /Jackson Ambulance Service, the statement said.

Wei was taken nearly two miles by a rescue sled back to the trailhead.

“Fortunately, the boy was not injured and was able to be driven by snowmobile from the scene,” the statement said.

No further information was available.

Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.

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Employee found dead at New Hampshire state agency, state police say

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18 hours ago

December 23, 2024

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Employee found dead at New Hampshire state agency, state police say

An investigation is underway after an employee was found dead at the New Hampshire Insurance Department, state police said Monday night.

Around 9 a.m. Monday, State Police responded to the New Hampshire Insurance Department at 21 South Fruit St. in Concord after receiving a report that an adult male employee had been found dead at the agency.

Investigators at this time do not believe the man’s death is suspicious. There is no threat to public safety, state police said in a statement around 7 p.m. Monday.

The employee was not identified pending an ongoing investigation.

“Troopers secured the scene and an investigation remains ongoing,” state police said.

Authorities did not immediately release information about the man’s death, but provided information for the public to access in times of mental health crisis.

“The State Police remind anyone struggling with a mental health crisis that help is available,” state police said. “Anyone can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 for free and confidential support for themselves, a friend or a loved one.”

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