WGME-TV13 • November 22, 2022
The cold weather is a deep concern as officials continue to search for a missing hiker in New Hampshire. The young woman planned to hike several mountains on Sunday and hasn't been seen since. New Hampshire Fish and Game says the 19-year-old Westford, Massachusetts teen's mother dropped her off just before 5 a.m. Sunday. She planned to hike Mount Lafayette, Mount Haystack and Mount Flume. But wind chills Sunday night along the ridge dipped to 30 below zero, according to Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue. Officials say Sotelo was not dressed for the bitter cold and howling winds she encountered. “She was wearing sneakers potentially some wind pants, not really ready for what the temperatures are right now,” said Charlie Stewart, with Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue." Authorities say they have 18 search teams looking for Sotelo. She turns 20 years old on Wednesday.