Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 29, 2026

A hiker was rescued Sunday morning after a 20-foot fall on Katahdin. Mateo Rivera, 26, of Portland was traversing the Knife Edge, near Pamola Peak, when he fell while climbing out of the Chimney Notch. During the fall, Rivera sustained several injuries, including a serious open fracture to the lower leg. Park rangers reached the hiker and stabilized him. Clouds and stormy weather delayed forest rangers in reaching Rivera via helicopter. But after two attempts, Rivera was lifted off the mountain about 2 p.m. and brought to a waiting ambulance. That was the third rescue on Katahdin in a week.