He spent the night in wind-battered tent

A hiker is recovering after spending a cold night on Mount Washington. Fish and Game officers say a man called 911 shortly after midnight Sunday because strong winds damaged his tent. He kept warm in a sleeping bag until he could be rescued in the morning. Conservation officers say the 27-year-old man from the Czech Republic was not hurt and was very well prepared for the conditions.

A hiker is recovering after spending a cold night on Mount Washington.

Fish and Game officers say a man called 911 shortly after midnight Sunday because strong winds damaged his tent.


He kept warm in a sleeping bag until he could be rescued in the morning.

Conservation officers say the 27-year-old man from the Czech Republic was not hurt and was very well prepared for the conditions.