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Maryland Couple Rescued After Getting Lost Hiking Near Diana’s Bath
BARTLETT, NH – A couple of hikers are home safe after getting lost in Bartlett. Fish and Game Conservation Officers were called to Moat Mountain at around 7pm Monday (10/8/18) after 73-year-old Allen Burdette and his wife 60-year-old Roberta, from Aberdeen Maryland, got lost.
Authorities said the pair were hiking near Diana’s Bath when they became disoriented and ended up on the Moat Mountain Trail. The couple called for help saying that they were unsure of their location and were unable to continue due to the darkness, wet slippery terrain and they had no lights.
The 911 coordinate placed them approximately 0.5 miles north of the summit of North Moat Mountain and 5 miles from their vehicle at Diana’s Bath trailhead parking area. Rescuers found the hikers at 11 pm, They were cold, hungry and tired but otherwise unharmed. After receiving warm clothing food, water and headlamps they were escorted back to their vehicle at Diana’s Bath parking area, arriving at 4:00 a.m Tuesday.
Fish and Game Officials said this incident is a good reminder to all people recreating in the outdoors to plan appropriately when hiking. When hiking in the mountains always monitor the weather forecasts and alter or delay you hike if necessary. The weather suddenly and frequently changes in the mountains; hikers should carry appropriate equipment for unexpected situations and be prepared to spend the night if necessary. Having appropriate gear aides in safety. Please visit www.hikesafe.com for a list of recommended hiking equipment.
Police Investigate Woman Found Dead In Rochester Storage Locker
ROCHESTER, NH – New Hampshire law enforcement officials are investigating a suspicious death in Rochester.
Police officers discovered the body of 45-year-old Jessica Purslow inside a self-storage unit after being alerted by a caller around midnight Sunday.
New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie V. Duval conducted an autopsy and determined that Purslow died of a single gunshot wound. Authorities said the manner of her death has not been determined and is pending further investigation. The attorney general’s office has described Purslow’s death as suspicious.
WMUR-TV reports the manager of Rochester Self Storage confirmed that Purslow had rented a unit there for a few years.
Police are asking anyone who saw Purslow at the Rochester Self Storage to contact the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7127.
Rochester Fair Will Be Back For Another Year
ROCHESTER,NH (AP) – Organizers of a more than 100-year-old New Hampshire fair that was shut down over finances say it will return for the second year in a row. Foster’s Daily Democrat reports officials announced Tuesday they have set Sept. 12, 2019 as opening day for the 143rd Rochester Fair.
The fair was canceled in 2017 due to debts and lower attendance. It was revived this year.
The Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association board says they made close to $118,000 in revenue at this year’s fair. Association clerk Don Whittum says about 20,000 people attended.
Fair staff coordinator Mark Perry says the fair’s success hinged on the fact that more than 100 staff members gave up their stipends. Still, Whittum says he believes the association can keep the fair going another 100 years.