Over 20 hikers were rescued from Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday (October 25) after being caught in unexpected winter conditions. According to the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the hikers were unprepared for the snowy weather, with some developing hypothermia.

Andrew Vilaine , the assistant general manager of the Cog Railway, told The Boston Globe that many hikers lacked proper gear despite temperatures around 20 degrees Fahrenheit at the summit. Vilaine noted, "Had we not been able to assist the hikers with the one-way ride, there is little doubt in my mind that several more complex rescue efforts may have been needed." The hikers were unaware that summit services were unavailable, as the state park was closed for the season.

New Hampshire State Parks issued a warni

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