Latest NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of DresdenWashington CountyWilderness Rescue: On Jan. 9 at 5:16 p.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a 28-year-old hiker from Ballston Spa who became disoriented and lost the trail … [Read more...] about Solo hiker gets lost on Erebus Mountain
Search and Rescue
Man falls 30 feet on Giant Mountain’s Ridge Trail
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Keene ValleyEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On Dec. 28 at 9:58 a.m., Essex County 911 transferred a call to DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a 51-year-old male from Forest Mills had sustained … [Read more...] about Man falls 30 feet on Giant Mountain’s Ridge Trail
Rangers help out during recent winter storm
In anticipation of Winter Storm Gail, Forest Rangers, along with other DEC staff, were deployed to various staging areas across the state to assist with the State's response. Forest Rangers were assigned to Dutchess County and Oneonta on Dec. 16, and … [Read more...] about Rangers help out during recent winter storm
Hunter injured from tree stand accident
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of AriettaHamilton CountyWilderness Rescue: On Dec. 12 at 11:25 a.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch was notified via radio by Forest Ranger Milano about a 60-year-old hunter from Long Lake who had fallen … [Read more...] about Hunter injured from tree stand accident
Rangers unable to save lost hunter
Recent NYS Forest Ranger actions: Town of OhioHerkimer CountyWilderness Search: On Dec. 2 at 7:21 p.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call reporting an overdue hunter in the area of North Lake/Ice Cave Mountain. Forest Ranger Lt. Murphy … [Read more...] about Rangers unable to save lost hunter
Buck Mountain rescue aids injured hiker
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Fort AnnWashington CountyWilderness Rescue: On Nov. 28 at 1:06 p.m., Warren County 911 transferred a call to DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch requesting assistance for a 57-year-old male hiker from … [Read more...] about Buck Mountain rescue aids injured hiker