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Injured Climber at Cathedral Ledge
On Saturday October 10th, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. 911 received a call for an injured climber at Cathedral Ledge State Park. Venkata Damaraju, 33 years old from Atlanta, Georgia, fell while rock climbing the Funhouse climbing route. New Hampshire Fish and Game along with Mountain Rescue Service (MRS), North Conway Fire/Rescue and Brewster Ambulance service responded to the call for assistance.
Damaraju was lead climbing the Funhouse route. He was attempting to place a piece of protection when he lost his balance and fell approximately 20 feet landing on a ledge below. He sustained multiple injuries to his back, hip and foot. His hiking companions were able to safely lower him to the base of the climbing route after calling 911. MRS was able to access Damraju and lower him to a stable location before carrying him to the trailhead parking area. Damaraju was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway by Brewster Ambulance Service for evaluation and treatment.
This incident is a good reminder to all people recreating in the outdoors to plan appropriately when hiking. With the current situation of COVID 19 people are putting emergency personnel and volunteers at a great risk when they get injured. Having appropriate gear including face masks and latex gloves aids in safety.
No further information is available at this time.
Source: NH Fish and Game Press Release
VOTER ALERT: Unidentified Mailers Containing Absentee Ballot Application Forms
Concord, NH — Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald issues the following alert to New Hampshire voters.
The Attorney General’s Office has been notified that some New Hampshire residents have received unidentified mailers containing an absentee ballot application form with an allegedly hand written note. The message on the note states, “You are needed please fill this out and mail it in.” The mailer also contains a return envelope with the recipient’s town or city clerk in the address block.
State law requires that a mailing such as this contain the identity of the entity mailing and distributing the form. No such identification accompanies the attached mailer.
The Attorney General’s Office has received inquiries from election officials and voters regarding this mailer. Voters should be aware that these unidentified mailers have not been sent by New Hampshire town or city clerks. These unidentified mailers have not been sent by any State agency.
Voters receiving this unidentified mailer who have already requested and/or submitted an absentee ballot need not complete another absentee ballot application form. Voters can check the status of their absentee ballot here: https://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/AbsenteeBallot.aspx
Voters can find the contact information for their local town or city clerk here: https://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/Reports.aspx
Information about absentee ballots can be found here: https://sos.nh.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballots/
Voters are reminded that the Attorney General’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office are the official resources available to all New Hampshire voters and election officials for guidance and assistance regarding election related issues or concerns ahead of the General Election on November 3, 2020.
Voters with questions or concerns are urged to contact the Attorney General’s Election hotline: 1-866-868-3703 (1-866-VOTER03). In the event a caller receives voicemail, the caller should leave a message. Attorneys in the office will address each message received. Inquiries and complaints may also be submitted via email at electionlaw@doj.nh.gov.
Kennett High School Confirms Positive COVID Case
SAU9 families were sent out a letter today confirming a positive case of COVID-19 at Kennett High School. Read the letter by clicking here.
It’s National Fire Prevention Week and We Need to Protect the White Mountain National Forest!
This morning on the Morning Show, Roy Prescott was joined by Wildfire Prevention Specialist Mark Wiles on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service and White Mountains National Forest (WMNF). Mark and Roy discussed the WMNF and how it’s continuing to implement fire restrictions. These restrictions allow fires ONLY in installed metal fire rings or grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas. Click below to listen to the interview and check out all the info.
The state of NH is under a under a Governor’s Proclamation fire ban and even with the recent rain the drought depleted lakes, ponds and rivers, so fire danger is still high and it’s difficult to fight wildfires with low water availability.
Visitors should always use existing fire pits and NEVER leave a campfire unattended. WMNF fire restrictions include: Lighting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, barbecue or grill is allowed ONLY in U.S. Forest Service provided metal fire rings, metal fire pits or pole mounted grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas. Unattended or abandoned campfires can quickly escalate into wildfires.
ALL campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving a site. Campers and day users should have a shovel on hand and a water bucket ready for use. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. Make sure your campfire is “dead out” and cold to the touch before departing. Stay informed regarding any fire conditions and follow all guidelines and restrictions.
Public use, including dispersed camping is at record high levels.
The public is encouraged to report illegal campfires, as well as smoke reports, to your local White Mountain NF District Office or 911.
If it is not on the following list of WMNF campgrounds a fire is NOT allowed:
Barnes Field Group Campground
Crocker Pond Campground
Dolly Copp Campground
Hastings Campground
Wild River Campground
Big Rock Campground
Campton Campground
Hancock Campground
Osceola Vista Campground/Group Campground
Russell Pond Campground
Sugarloaf I Campground
Sugarloaf II Campground
Waterville Campground
Wildwood Campground
Zealand Campground
Basin Campground
Blackberry Crossing Campground
Cold River Campground
Covered Bridge Campground
Jigger Johnson Campground
Passaconaway Campground
White Ledge Campground
4th Iron
For more information please visit FS.USDA.GOV/WHITEMOUNTAIN
Social Security Scam Calls on the Rise
Concord, NH – Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald issues a scam alert for New Hampshire residents, especially its older adult population, related to a rise in Social Security-related scam calls. Over the last month, the Attorney General’s Consumer hotline has experienced a sharp increase in calls reporting Social Security-related scams.
New Hampshire residents have received scam phone calls from an automated message stating there has been “fraud” associated with the recipient’s Social Security Number. The message asks the recipient to press “1” or stay on the line to speak with an individual who can “help” or “assist” with the fraud. The recipient is then connected to an individual (a scammer) who requests personal identifying information, including the recipient’s name, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Those receiving this type of call have reported that the scammers use scare tactics and threatening language in attempts to obtain the personal information. It has also been reported that the scammers are leaving messages when their calls go unanswered, requesting that recipients call them back.
The Attorney General’s Office reminds New Hampshire residents that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will NEVER:
Further, the SSA will never make an unsolicited call to you and ask for your Social Security Number or other personal identifying information.
The Attorney General’s Office urges New Hampshire residents to be vigilant. Anyone receiving a suspicious call from someone claiming to be with the SSA, or requesting Social Security-related information should take the following steps:
Be aware that scammers are able to “ghost” or utilize what appear to be trusted telephone numbers, including those of government agencies and law enforcement. As a result, even if it appears that the telephone number is familiar or is from a reliable source, the Attorney General’s Office advises all to be cautious and aware of the potential that it may be a scam call.
Anyone with knowledge that a vulnerable adult has been scammed or financially exploited should contact local law enforcement as well as the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, at 1-800-949-0470.