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Hiker, 61, battles agonizing injury on grueling climb, resets dislocated shoulder himself

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Margolis, A. (2026, September 19). Hiker, 61, battles agonizing injury on grueling climb, resets dislocated shoulder himself. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/hiker-61-battles-agonizing-injury-grueling-climb-resets-dislocated-shoulder-himself

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Kurt Siuzdak, a 61-year-old hiker from Connecticut, dislocated his shoulder while climbing Mount Washington in New Hampshire early this week. Despite his injury, he managed to reset his own dislocated shoulder using first aid techniques and continued hiking towards the summit, which he eventually reached under his own power. The incident highlights Siuzdak's preparedness and determination, as he carried essential gear including a first aid kit recommended by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Kurt Siuzdak, a 61-year-old hiker from Connecticut, suffered a dislocated shoulder and back injuries after slipping on wet granite while hiking Mount Washington in New Hampshire earlier this week. The incident occurred around 10 a.m., six hours into his hike which began at approximately 4 a.m. Despite the severe injury, Siuzdak decided to continue climbing for another mile and a half toward the summit. Another hiker found him about five hours later, whereupon he was met by two officers who accompanied him but did not stop his ascent. According to reports from The Boston Globe citing the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Siuzdak managed to reach the summit on his own, demonstrating remarkable perseverance despite the agonizing pain.

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Narrative

Connecticut resident Kurt Siuzdak was hiking Mount Washington earlier this week when he suffered the painful injury after slipping on wet granite.

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🔮 After being evaluated by emergency personnel, he asked to be taken to his car so he could drive himself to urgent care, the Globe reported.

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Hiker, 61, battles agonizing injury on grueling climb, resets dislocated shoulder himself · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 3 hedged)

A 61-year-old hiker popped his own dislocated shoulder back into place during a hike on New Hampshire's Mount Washington — and kept climbing. asserted

hiker → pop → Washington

Connecticut resident Kurt Siuzdak was hiking Mount Washington earlier this week when he suffered the painful injury after slipping on wet granite. asserted

he → hike → granite

The news was reported by The Boston Globe on Thursday, citing a Wednesday statement from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. asserted

news → report → Department

Siuzdak began hiking at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the report. uncertain

Siuzdak → begin → report

Six hours later, at around 10 a.m., he slipped on a wet granite slab in a section called the Lakes of the Clouds. asserted

he → slip → Clouds

In the fall, he dislocated his shoulder and injured his back. asserted

he → dislocate → back

About a mile and a half from the summit of Mount Washington, Siuzdak decided to keep going — slowly and steadily. asserted

Siuzdak → decide → Washington

He was found by another hiker about five hours later. asserted

He → find → hiker

Siuzdak told rescuers he planned to press on and "figure out his options" once he reached the summit, as the Globe noted. asserted

Globe → tell → summit

When two officers hiked down to meet him at around 5 p.m., Siuzdak was still making his way up the mountain at a slow pace, officials said. asserted

officials → hike → pace

Flanked by the two officers, Siuzdak kept climbing. asserted

Siuzdak → flank → officers

He eventually reached the summit under his own power. asserted

He → reach → power

After being evaluated by emergency personnel, he asked to be taken to his car so he could drive himself to urgent care, the Globe reported. uncertain

Globe → evaluate → care

At some point during the hike, Siuzdak managed to reset his dislocated shoulder himself, officials said. asserted

officials → manage → shoulder

In a statement, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department highlighted Siuzdak's preparedness. asserted

Department → highlight → preparedness

The agency noted he had followed the agency's recommendations by packing extra gear, including warm clothing and a first aid kit. asserted

he → note → clothing

"These items turned out to be much needed after his accident, and he was thankful that he had heeded the recommendations," officials said, according to The Boston Globe. uncertain

officials → turn → Globe

Fox News Digital reached out to Siuzdak for comment. asserted

Digital → reach → comment

Fox News Digital also reached out to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for comment. asserted

Digital → reach → comment