A man had to be rescued this week after falling while hiking solo on Mount Washington without proper clothing and equipment. The hiker, who has been named as 23-year-old Joabe Barbosa from Kentucky, was alone when he accidentally left the trail and began descending into a drainage ravine instead.
While descending, Barbosa slipped, losing a sneaker and hitting his head and face, but he remained conscious and was able to call 911 for help. Dispatchers sent Barbosa's GPS location and details to conservation officers and a volunteer EMT, who embarked on a rescue mission.
