Hiker Pops Shoulder Back Into Place, Continues Mount Washington Climb

A 61-year-old hiker successfully reset his own dislocated shoulder and continued his ascent of New Hampshire's Mount Washington earlier this week, according to reports. The incident occurred Tuesday when Kurt Siuzdak, a Connecticut resident, slipped on wet granite in the Lakes of the Clouds section of the trail.

Siuzdak began his hike around 4 a.m. and suffered the injury approximately six hours later. The fall resulted in a dislocated shoulder and a back injury. Despite the painful setback, Siuzdak continued his climb, aiming for the summit which was about a mile and a half away.

He was met by two New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officers around 5 p.m., who found him still slowly making his way up the mountain. Flanked by the officers, Siuzdak reached the summit under his own power. Following an evaluation by emergency personnel at the top, he requested to be taken to his car so he could drive himself to urgent care.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department noted Siuzdak's preparedness, highlighting that he had packed extra gear, including warm clothing and a first aid kit, as recommended by the agency. Officials stated that these items proved essential after his accident, and he expressed gratitude for having heeded the advice.