A man from Massachusetts was transported by Black Hawk helicopter after receiving emergency medical care while hiking with his family in a remote area.
A press release from the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game said the agency received notification around 2:14 p.m. Tuesday that a 52-year-old man was experiencing a medical emergency between two peaks on the Kinsman Ridge Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
The agency said the trail is located about 4 miles from nearest point of the trailwhich made it difficult to carry out a quick rescue operation.
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People hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountains. A man died after suffering a medical emergency while hiking between two peaks on the Kinsman Ridge Trail. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Due to the remote location of the tourist, New Hampshire Army National Guard A Black Hawk helicopter was deployed to assist in the rescue operation.
Medics reached the 52-year-old tourist at around 4:00 p.m.
A Black Hawk helicopter lands. The New Hampshire National Guard deployed a military helicopter to rescue a 52-year-old hiker. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski, archive)
They continued to perform life-saving measures initiated by family members and Good Samaritan tourists until he was transported to an ambulance by Littleton Fire and Rescue personnel at 4:40 p.m., the department said.
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According to a press release, the hiker “died due to a medical emergency” and his body was taken to Ross Funeral Home in Littleton, New Hampshire.
A man has died after a medical emergency while hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountains. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Officials said the tourist's name would not be released until his family was notified.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the New Hampshire National Guard for comment.