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C.O. Benjamin Lewis
603-744-5470
603-271-3361
October 12, 2026
Albany, NH – On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified of a hiker on Mount Chocorua who was having a medical emergency. Paul Konish,72, of Rowley, MA, was approximately 2 miles from the Piper Trailhead when he called for assistance.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded with assistance from Conway Fire and Rescue and Members of the U.S. Forest Service. Konish was able to hike out with assistance and made it to an awaiting Conway ambulance at approximately 7:55 p.m. Konish was taken to Memorial Hospital in Conway for further evaluation and treatment.
New Hampshire Fish and Game is a self-funded agency which relies heavily on volunteer rescue groups to complete the mission of search and rescue in the woodlands of the state. The public is encouraged to help support search and rescue activities 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.
No further information is available at this time.