New York State Forest Rangers had another busy week with dangerous rescue operations in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and elsewhere. Including a dog that went over the edge at Fawn’s Leap Falls; an unconscious hiker at Kaaterskill Falls; several hikers with lower leg injuries; and more. [Read more…] about Dog Rescued After Fall Over Falls; Ill and Injured Hikers Rescued
Upper Wolf Jaw Mountain
Cold, Wet Weather Prompts Adirondack Hiker Rescues
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Cold, Wet Weather Prompts Adirondack Hiker Rescues
Rangers Fight Fire at Follensby Clear Pond, Make Several Wilderness Rescues
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Rangers Fight Fire at Follensby Clear Pond, Make Several Wilderness Rescues
Rangers Search for Unprepared Hikers Missing Overnight in Dangerous Temps
On Saturday, March 8th at about 4 am, Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from the family members of two overdue hikers. The last known location for the 25- and 30-year-olds was the summit of Upper Wolfjaw Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks‘ town of Keene, Essex County.
The pair from Queensbury in nearby Warren County, NY, had left an itinerary with their family members with instructions not to worry until 3 am. [Read more…] about Rangers Search for Unprepared Hikers Missing Overnight in Dangerous Temps
Rangers Fight Fire, Make A Dozen Rescues in Adirondacks, Catskills
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Fight Fire, Make A Dozen Rescues in Adirondacks, Catskills
Multiple Rescues Required in Adirondack High Peaks, Franklin County
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Multiple Rescues Required in Adirondack High Peaks, Franklin County
Forest Rangers Spend Busy Memorial Day Weekend Making Rescues
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers spent the Memorial Day Weekend busily responding to a dozen outdoor recreationist who were lost or injured in New York State’s backcounty areas. What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of those recent missions. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Spend Busy Memorial Day Weekend Making Rescues