According to police reports, a rescue operation was launched Saturday evening, February 7, 2026, for two hikers stranded near the summit of Camels Hump in Duxbury, Vermont. The hikers, a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman from Ontario, Canada, called 911 to report they were in extreme cold conditions and needed help.
Emergency personnel responded around 6 p.m. and guided the hikers to descend below the tree line while mobilizing rescue teams from the Vermont State Police, alongside local backcountry rescue organizations. Rescuers reached the pair around 11:20 p.m., finding them suffering from hypothermia. After administering immediate treatment, the 21-year-old was able to walk down with assistance, while the 19-year-old was transported on a litter due to her condition.
The group arrived at the trailhead around 4 a.m., where Waterbury Ambulance took the 19-year-old to the hospital for further care. Both hikers are anticipated to recover fully. Officials emphasized the importance of preparation when hiking in winter conditions and encouraged individuals to seek assistance without fear of financial repercussions for rescues.
Charges are not applicable in this incident, as it was a rescue operation.
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