Skier Survives Mount Washington Avalanche, Rescued and Injured

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Skier Survives Mount Washington Avalanche, Rescued and Injured
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A skier in New Hampshire's Mount Washington triggered an avalanche in Airplane Gully, resulting in injuries. The skier was rescued by emergency responders and taken to a local hospital. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department led the rescue effort, with a New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter used due to the extreme and remote terrain. The Mount Washington Avalanche Center reminds people to be cautious of dangerous areas, as an average of 25 people require rescue on Mount Washington each year.

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