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Rescuers Recover Body of 79-Year-Old Florida Man on Mount Washington

Davis’s remains were found between Lion Head and Alpine Garden Trails after a weather-driven search suspension, with officials now awaiting autopsy confirmation

Cars traverses the auto road that leads to the top of Mount Washington, standing at an elevation of 6,288.2 ft in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire on June 12, 2020.
A Mount Washington Cog Railway train, similar to the one William Davis disappeared from on July 16.
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Overview

  • Search efforts began July 16 after William Davis wandered off the summit observation deck following a Cog Railway ride
  • New Hampshire Fish and Game led a multi-agency operation involving over two dozen ground rescuers, drone teams and a National Guard helicopter
  • Search operations were halted overnight and on July 17 due to dense fog, gusts up to 85 mph and temperatures near freezing
  • Investigators say there is no clear explanation for how Davis moved off-trail without hiking experience or navigational tools
  • Authorities emphasize that the incident highlights the need to reassess off-trail safety guidelines despite the mountain’s accessible summit