A 61-year-old hiker from Connecticut, Kurt Siuzdak, continued his climb up New Hampshire's Mount Washington after suffering a painful injury on the mountain.
Siuzdak was hiking the mountain on Tuesday morning, beginning at around 4 a.m. He slipped on a wet granite slab in the Lakes of the Clouds section around 10 a.m., dislocating his shoulder and injuring his back in the fall.
Despite the severity of his injury, Siuzdak decided to press on, slowly making his way up the mountain. He was eventually found by another hiker about five hours later and was met by two officers who had hiked down to assist him.
Siuzdak continued his ascent, flanked by the officers, and eventually reached the summit under his own power. Emergency personnel evaluated him at the summit, and he then asked to be taken to his car so that he could drive himself to urgent care.
According to officials, Siuzdak managed to reset his dislocated shoulder himself at some point during the hike. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department noted that Siuzdak's preparedness, including packing extra gear such as warm clothing and a first aid kit, had been crucial in helping him navigate the situation.
Siuzdak was ultimately taken to urgent care for further treatment.
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