Mountain Rescue Engagement
Injured Hiker on New Hampshire Mountain Accepts Proposal During Rescue Effort
A hike on a New Hampshire mountain turned into an unexpected engagement after a woman was injured and had to be rescued. Tim Dupere proposed to Alexis Hardy while first responders were still on the scene, according to WISN.
New Hampshire Fish and Game received a call about an injured hiker on Mt. Kearsarge. Once rescuers reached the couple, Dupere seized the moment — and Hardy said yes, according to WCVB.
Rescue Mission Becomes a Marriage Proposal
Alexis Hardy was hurt while hiking and could not make it down the mountain on her own. New Hampshire Fish and Game sent first responders to help. Most people would focus on getting to safety. Tim Dupere had other plans, according to KOAT.
While rescuers worked to bring Hardy to safety, Dupere got down on one knee. He proposed right there on the mountain, surrounded by first responders. Hardy said yes. The rescue and the engagement both succeeded, according to WGAL.
Couple's Big Moment Captured During Mountain Rescue
The scene on Mt. Kearsarge was anything but ordinary. First responders were focused on Hardy's injury. At the same time, Dupere turned the rescue into a memory the couple will never forget. The moment was shared widely after the story broke, according to WBALTV.
WISN reported that the proposal happened during the rescue itself — not before or after. Hardy was still being helped by emergency crews when Dupere popped the question. She did not let the pain or the situation stop her from saying yes.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Responds to the Story
New Hampshire Fish and Game handled the rescue call and sent crews to the mountain. The agency is used to helping injured hikers. A proposal during a rescue, though, is far from routine, according to WMTW.
The story spread quickly across the country. Outlets from New Hampshire to the South picked it up, according to WXII12 and WLKY. It became a feel-good moment in a story that started with an emergency call.
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