Teenager Tries To Rescue Badly Injured Hiker Before Time Runs Out
For young Henry Grant, a relaxing summer hike quickly turned into a harrowing experience. There was no time for him to enjoy the scenic views atop Squaw Peak, Massachusetts, as once he got to the top, he heard frantic cries from near the cliff's edge. He knew right away: something terrible had happaned. Acting on instinct, Henry quickly threw himself into the danger... He just hoped he wasn't too late.
At the Summit
It was a sunny August day when Henry and his mother were trekking up Monument Mountain. Once they finally made it to the top, they noticed a group of other hikers who were already there, taking in the scenery. There was one woman dressed in pink, Henry remembered, who was standing near the rocky edge. It was a peaceful moment — but wouldn't last long.
Taking a Turn
One of the gems of the Berkshire region, Monument Mountain's Squaw Peak wasn't exactly easy to get to. Standing 1,642 feet above sea level, it was high enough to show off the mountains and valleys in the distance. But it also was high enough to cause great injury if a wrong step was taken.
Thump, Thump
The calm was broken by a startled cry. Henry whipped around as he heard a series of thumps — it sounded like something going down the mountainside. A man in his 60s stood near the precipice, and with fear in his eyes, he shouted, "Paula! Paula!"
Risky Step
With the hiker in the bright pink outfit nowhere to be seen, Henry put two and two together. He knew then that what he heard was her tumbling over the side of Squaw Peak. "I hate to say this, but they’re probably going to find a body," the teenager told his mom.
