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A tragic New Year’s Eve accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy while skiing at Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire.
According to officials, the boy was skiing on an intermediate ski course when the accident occurred.
North Conway Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and the boy was taken to the base of the mountain, where he was unconscious.
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A tragic New Year’s Eve accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy while skiing at Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The Cranmore Ski Patrol team performed CPR but were unsuccessful and he was taken by ambulance to Maine Healthcare Memorial Hospital where he was unable to recover. He was pronounced dead from severe injuries.
Cranmore Mountain Resort and Conway Police Chief Christopher Mattei released statements expressing their condolences.
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A tragic New Year’s Eve accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy while skiing at Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire. (iStock)
“On behalf of Cranmore Mountain Resort, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” a Cranmore Mountain spokesperson said in a statement. “The entire Cranmore family mourns this tragic loss.”
Skiers and riders descend the mountain at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
“On behalf of v Conway Police Department, and to all those who provided first aid, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family members of the 12-year-old boy,” Mattei wrote.
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The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
An investigation is underway.
