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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
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Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in New Hampshire
Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in New Hampshire. New Hampshire might not seem like the locale for dangerous animals. After all, its mountainous terrain and cold winters prevent animals like crocodiles and scorpions from making a home in the state. It's true that very few people are killed by animals in New Hampshire, and most are not dangerous unless provoked. But according to BBC's Science Focus Magazine, mosquitos and snakes are two of the most dangerous animals in the world – and both can be found in New Hampshire. Mosquitos are the deadliest animals in the world, killing over 725,000 people a year through diseases like West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). There are more than 40 species of mosquitos in New Hampshire, according to the NH Department of Health and Human Services, and only a small number of these carry and spread EEE and WNV. Still, DHHS recommends using effective mosquito repellants when mosquitos are biting and contact your health care providers if you develop symptoms of these diseases, like headache, neck stiffness, fever or paralysis. New Hampshire has one venomous snake: the timber rattlesnake. In New Hampshire, it looks like a large, thick black snake with brown cross-bands and a triangular head. Most timber rattlesnake bites are not deadly, but you should seek immediate medical attention if you get bit. But luckily, it's rare to run into one in New Hampshire: while historically this snake ranged from the Massachusetts border up to the White Mountains, the species is now endangered with just one known population in the state. More: NH's only venomous snake is the most endangered animal in the state. What to know about them Black bears are generally shy and like to avoid humans, but they are still dangerous. If you encounter a bear, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says to keep your distance and make loud noises. If a black bear attacks you, you should fight back rather than play dead. Black bears are capable of killing people, but don't fear – it's extremely rare. According to NH Fish and Game, the last time a person was killed by a black bear in New Hampshire was 1784. At 1,000 pounds and six feet tall, a moose can pose a significant threat if it becomes aggressive. Warning signs that a moose is anxious or agitated, according to the Appalachian Mountain Club, include laid back ears, hair standing up on the back of their neck, smacking their lips, or tossing their head upwards. If a moose charges, you should run and continue to try to escape even if it makes contact. To avoid conflicts, it's best to stay a safe distance away. According to the AMC, there has never been a human fatality from a moose attack in the Northeast. Moose pose a greater danger to people in cars: several people die every year in moose-vehicle car collisions in the Northeast. Moose occur throughout New Hampshire, but are most numerous north of the White Mountains, according to NH Fish and Game. Black widows have a venomous bite 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake. According to the Connecticut Poison Control Center, black widow bites can cause redness and pain, but generally no serious symptoms. And like the rattlesnake, the spiders aren't hostile unless threatened and they're rare to cross paths with: they are only found in the southern parts of New Hampshire. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Be aware of these 5 dangerous animals in New Hampshire
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
52-year-old Massachusetts hiker rescued from New Hampshire mountain
A 52-year-old hiker was rescued on Friday after being in distress on a New Hampshire mountain. According to NH Fish and Game on Friday March 21st around 8:45 a.m., officers were made aware of a hiker in distress off the Twinway Trail between Mount Guyot and South Twin Mountain. The hiker was able to text 911 from his phopne reporting that he had lost the trail and was in deep snow without snowshoes and that his phone was dying. The hiker was able to set up a shelter but would need navigational assistance to find the trail. The hiker was located in a remote section of the Pemi Wilderness and it was determined the best access would be from Gale River Road in Bethlehem, even though it would be a 6.5 mile hike. As Conservation Officers and volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team responded to the area, a call was made to the NH Army National Guard to see if they would be able to transport rescuers closer to the area or locate the hiker and fly him off the mountain. Two Conservation Officers and two Pemi SAR volunteers started off from Gale River Road and by 1:00 p.m. the NH Army National Guard was able to fly to Cannon Mountain Ski area where they staged hoping for the clouds to lift. Around 4 p.m. the NH Army National Guard returned to Concord as the weather had not improved above 3000 feet. At 5:20 p.m. the first rescuers arrived with the hiker who was located a short distance south of the Twinway Trail. His gear was packed and he was provided with snowshoes. There the hiker was identified as 52-year-old Gary Sullivan of Acton, Massachusetts. Sullivan was prepared for a two-day excursion and had a tent, sleeping bag, extra clothing, traction devices, food, water, the ten essentials, and even a Hike Safe card. The only item he lacked that would have proven helpful was a pair of snowshoes. Sullivan was extremely grateful for the assistance provided and for the attempt by the NH Army National Guard. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- General
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Venomous snake found inside shipment of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
A venomous snake was found inside a batch of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store. According to NH Fish and Game, on Saturday, February 15th, a Conservation Officer responded to a local grocery store in southern NH after employees discovered an unwanted hitchhiker in a shipment of bananas. The hitchhiker is identified as an Ornate Cat-eyed Snake, a mildly venomous snake species native to Ecuador. The snake was unharmed and rehomed with Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc for proper care. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Climate
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Two hikers from Massachusetts rescued on Mt. Washington
Two Massachusetts hikers were rescued after becoming stranded on Mt. Washington. On February 2 around 6 p.m. NH Fish and Game was contacted after 911 received a call about hikers lost off-trail adjacent to the Jewell Trail on Mt. Washington. Authorities quickly learned that Kathryn McKee, 51, of Fayville, Massachusetts, and Beata Lelacheur, 54, of Westborough, Massachusetts were stuck in very deep snow at about 5000 feet of elevation. After plotting GPS coordinates provided by 911, it was determined the two were only 34 feet from the trail. A Conservation Officer was able to speak to them via cell phone and directed them towards the trail. Over the next two hours, McKee and Lelacheur fought through chest-deep snow and 'spruce traps' to try and get back to the trail. They ended up on the trail several times but could not follow it as it had been completely erased by wind and snow. After multiple attempts and calls with Fish and Game, the two needed to huddle up in the snow to keep warm and wait for help. 'By 8:30 p.m., Fish and Game began to conduct a full-blown rescue operation. At the time, weather conditions at the summit of Mt. Washington had temperatures of -2 degrees and sustained winds at 50-60 mph, gusting significantly higher. Mt. Washington State Park was contacted and readied their snow cat to bring rescuers to the summit. Personnel from Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) and members of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Advanced Search and Rescue Team were called upon to respond to the mountain and attempt the rescue,' NH Fish and Game said in a release. Around 10:30 p.m. rescuers began to arrive at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road to prepare for the ascent. The state park's snow cat departed at 11:00 p.m. with nine skilled rescuers, making it to the summit just before midnight. The team then ventured out into the whiteout conditions. By 1:50 AM, the rescue team successfully located McKee and Lelacheur. Both hikers were alive and coherent but suffering from cold-weather injuries. Emergency shelters were set up immediately, and warming efforts began. The process took an hour, but by 3 a.m., the hikers were able to move on their own, and the rescue team started the descent down the trail toward the Cog Railway Base Station. By 4:15 AM, the hikers and rescuers reached the Base Station, where they were met by personnel from Twin Mountain Ambulance. One of the hikers was transported to Littleton Regional Hospital for further evaluation and treatment of cold-weather injuries. Both hikers were well-prepared with a variety of winter gear and HikeSafe cards, which offer voluntary hiker insurance. 'This incident is perfect example of the need to prepare for the unexpected. Both hikers were prepared and had winter hiking experience, but ultimately encountered unforeseen conditions. Had they not had the amount of gear with them that they did, it is unlikely that they would have survived until rescuers reached them. Although technology and experience is certainly helping to find people more quickly, the fact remains that Mother Nature has the final say, and preparedness, above all, is the difference between life and death in the mountains of New Hampshire.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
