RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A Rindge man was assisted off Gap Mountain Sunday afternoon after injuring his leg during a hike, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials.

Conservation officers said Brett Gonzales, 42, had reached the summit with a hiking partner and was descending when he lost his footing on wet rocks. The fall left him with a significant leg injury that made it impossible for him to continue on his own.

His companion called 911, and coordinates from the call helped responders pinpoint their location just south of the mountain’s North Summit.

Emergency crews from multiple agencies, including Troy Fire and Rescue, Troy Ambulance, the Troy Police Department, the Fitzwilliam Fire Department, and Fish and Game conservation officers, converged at Upper Gap Mountain Road before hiking in to reach Gonzales.

First responders stabilized his injury at the scene, splinting his leg so he could carefully make his way down the trail with assistance. He was helped roughly half a mile to an awaiting utility vehicle, which transported him the rest of the way to the trailhead. The group reached the road shortly before 6 p.m.

Officials said Gonzales declined ambulance transport and instead left the area with his hiking partner, who drove him to a hospital for further care. His injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.

Authorities noted the pair appeared to be experienced and properly equipped for the outing.

Fish and Game continues to encourage hikers to plan ahead and carry essential gear and suggests purchasing a Hike Safe card to help support rescue operations statewide. More information is available at HikeSafe.com.