Police have released the identity of a man who died in a fall Sunday while rock climbing.Officials said Colbee Cammarata-Hodgman, 18, of Nashua, died in a fall near the Everett Dam in Weare.Weare police said they got a call at about 3:15 p.m. that someone had fallen in the area behind the gazebo at the dam. Police said it’s a popular spot with hikers and rock climbers, but it’s not a designated climbing area.There’s a rock face in that area where he was hiking with some friends and unfortunately lost his footing on their hike and fell,” Sgt. Brandon Montplaisir said.First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Cammarata-Hodgman died of his injuries in what police said was a tragic accident. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said the accident highlights the importance of having proper equipment and following safety procedures. Fish and Game officials said Cammarata-Hodgman was not wearing a helmet, and there were no safety ropes deployed.Cammarata-Hodgman graduated from Nashua High School South in June. The school released a statement expressing sympathy to his family and friends.
Police have released the identity of a man who died in a fall Sunday while rock climbing.
Officials said Colbee Cammarata-Hodgman, 18, of Nashua, died in a fall near the Everett Dam in Weare.
Weare police said they got a call at about 3:15 p.m. that someone had fallen in the area behind the gazebo at the dam. Police said it’s a popular spot with hikers and rock climbers, but it’s not a designated climbing area.
There’s a rock face in that area where he was hiking with some friends and unfortunately lost his footing on their hike and fell,” Sgt. Brandon Montplaisir said.
First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Cammarata-Hodgman died of his injuries in what police said was a tragic accident.
New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said the accident highlights the importance of having proper equipment and following safety procedures. Fish and Game officials said Cammarata-Hodgman was not wearing a helmet, and there were no safety ropes deployed.
Cammarata-Hodgman graduated from Nashua High School South in June. The school released a statement expressing sympathy to his family and friends.
