MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS • June 20, 2022
The hiker rescued from Gulfside Trail in the White Mountain of New Hampshire on Saturday night has died of his injuries. The hiker identified as Xi Chen, 53, of Andover, MA, was attempting a Presidential Traverse when he was overcome by severe weather conditions. Rescuers endured driving rain, blowing snow and sustained 50-60 mph winds with gusts over 80 mph to reach the hiker. Chen was taken to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH, where life-saving efforts were attempted for several hours. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to revive him.