Watch CBS News

Mass. Man Dies While Hiking In New Hampshire

HART'S LOCATION, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials say a 60-year-old man has died while hiking in the White Mountains.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says rescuers responded to a call at 11 a.m. Saturday of an unresponsive hiker about half a mile up the Ripley Falls Trail in Hart's Location.

Officials say the Massachusetts man had been hiking with family and friends at the time, and that he could not be resuscitated.

The cause of death has not been determined. The man's name has not been released pending notification of family members.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.