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Blue Mountain fire tower.

Rangers assist lost hiker on Blue Mountain

By Adirondack Explorer

Brush fires burn in five counties around New York state

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aftermath of wildfire

Fires in 10 New York state counties burn more than 37 acres

By Adirondack Explorer

Rangers respond to cold and wet hikers on Whiteface Memorial Highway

Seward Mountain search

Overdue Seward Mt. hiker found at nearby lean-to

By Adirondack Explorer

Snowshoe tracks led rangers to 57-year-old missing hiker

Missing senior with dementia found safe in North Hudson

By Adirondack Explorer

From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s weekly forest ranger report

Rangers brought a new stove to the Lake Colden Outpost. Photo provided by the DEC.

Hikers with frozen feet call for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also search for a wanted man

Indian Lake snowmobile accident. Photo provided by DEC.

Snowmobiler suffers severe injuries; overdue hikers found at Johns Brook Lodge

By Adirondack Explorer

Snowmobiler critically injured on Indian Lake; rangers assist two lost hikers in dangerous winter conditions.

Stuck snowmobile in Indian Lake. Photo provided by the DEC.

Missing snowmobiler found; NYS police, rangers assist with Vermont plane crash

By Adirondack Explorer

Two snowmobile incidents in Hamilton County, including a crash and a missing rider, ensuring quick rescues by Rangers.

Rangers conduct snowmobile accident response training. Photo provided by NYS DEC.

One injured in Inlet snowmobile accident

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also participate in snowmobile accident response training

Dan Spada, John Rosenthal, and Dave Phillips are pictured skating across a blue and icy Lake Champlain off Fort Ticonderoga in helmets, vests and other gear.

Tips for staying safe on frozen waters in the Adirondacks

By Rick Karlin

Forest rangers, firefighters offer ice safety advice

Phelps Mountain hoist rescue. Photo provided by the NYS DEC.

DEC rangers rescue hiker on Phelps, call for helicopter transport

By Adirondack Explorer

A helicopter rescue on Phelps with a transfer to local hospital. Plus: another rail trail snowmobile accident

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