Boy Scout rescued from Mount Washington after allergic reaction

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The teen experienced a “significant” allergic reaction after climbing to the summit Sunday afternoon, according to officials.

By Abby Patkin

February 17, 2026 | 11:34 AM

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A 15-year-old Boy Scout was rescued near the summit of Mount Washington Sunday when he experienced a “significant” allergic reaction after climbing to the top, New Hampshire officials said. 

New Hampshire Fish and Game officers were notified of the medical emergency around 1 p.m. and learned that the teen was hiking with a group of Boy Scouts from Connecticut, the department said in a news release.

The group of Scouts rendered first aid and were also able to alert a Mount Washington State Park employee, who brought the boy into a warm building, according to officials.

Rescue crews drove up the Mount Washington Auto Road and arrived at the summit shortly after 3 p.m., according to NH Fish and Game. Authorities loaded the teen into a Snowcat and drove him back down the mountain, where an ambulance was waiting to bring him to Androscoggin Valley Hospital for further care. 

“The patient in this case was found to be prepared for his hike, as was his group,” officials said. “New Hampshire State Parks, Gorham EMS, and New Hampshire Fish and Game were also prepared, which made for a very successful rescue effort.”

Abby Patkin is a general assignment news reporter whose work touches on public transit, crime, health, and everything in between.