CONTACT:
Lt. Bradley R. Morse
603-744-5470
603-271-3361
July 22, 2024
Albany, NH – New Hampshire Conservation Officers responded to a call for assistance on the Rob Brook Trail in Albany. Joseph Cloidt, from Armonk, NY, was participating in the Jigger Johnson Ultra, which is a 108-mile foot race in the White Mountain National Forest. He began the race at 5:00 a.m. on the July 19, 2024. At approximately 6:30 p.m., he activated his Garmin inReach SOS feature requesting assistance due to a medical condition. Due to delays in transmission and no cell phone coverage, Fish and Game was not notified until 7:41 p.m. Conservation Officers responded to his location on the Rob Brook Trail, but were unable to locate him. Cloidt turned up at the Command Site at 10:05 p.m. Several race participants came upon him, assisted him to a vehicle on Route 112 in Albany, and were transporting him back to his vehicle in Waterville Valley. Cloidt stated that he had debilitating cramps and was unable to walk for about three hours.
The public is encouraged to help support search and rescue activities in the state by purchasing a Hike Safe Card. New Hampshire Fish and Game also reminds hikers to prepare themselves before venturing out into the wilderness, including packing the ten essential items; map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets and pants, and a knife. For additional information, please visit www.hikeSafe.com.