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Thru-Hiker Died After Summiting Katahdin, Official Says

Baxter State Park rangers and a Maine Army National Guard helicopter evacuated the injured hiker, who was later pronounced dead at Millinocket Airport.

Summary by Portland Press Herald
Two people attempted to help the injured man on the trail before rescuers evacuated him.

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Officials identify hiker who died on Katahdin

Weather conditions on Katahdin were severe at the time, with rain, low clouds, wind gusts exceeding 35 mph and wind chill temperatures near 20 degrees.

·Portland, United States
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Officials identify hiker who was found dead on Katahdin

Baxter State Park officials have shared the name of the man who died after he was injured while hiking Maine's tallest mountain last week.

·Portland, United States
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Thru-hiker died after summiting Katahdin, official says

Two people attempted to help the injured man on the trail before rescuers evacuated him.

·Lewiston, United States
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Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

Two hikers had come across Bert Peter Goris and provided some aid before descending to escape inclement weather.

·Bangor, United States
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Bangor Daily News broke the news in Bangor, United States on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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