A New York Department of Environmental Conservation officer operates an aerial drone that can be used to locate lost or injured recreationists. Photo courtesy of DEC Cellphones and GPS locators aren’t the only changes affecting wilderness users. … [Read more...] about Drones: An imperfect rescue aid
Search and Rescue
Tech and rescues — the good and the bad
Photo by Mike Lynch Cellphones provide both real safety and false sense of security By Janet Reynolds On Columbus Day weekend a couple decided to climb Whiteface Mountain. They started the hike on the Connery Pond side, sometime between 1 … [Read more...] about Tech and rescues — the good and the bad
In their own words: A High Peaks rescue
Joan Renaud, left, and Brenda Tirrell sought assistance from rangers after a serious injury on Mount Marshall in 2018. Photos by Tirrell and Renaud By Brenda Tirrell My friend Joan and I both completed our Adirondack high peak quests in 2019. … [Read more...] about In their own words: A High Peaks rescue
Rangers aid injured snowmobilers
From the New York Department of Environmental Conservation: Forest Ranger Actions from February 3 to February 9, 2020 Town of Webb Herkimer County Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m., Forest Ranger Matthew Savarie overheard radio … [Read more...] about Rangers aid injured snowmobilers
Woman rescued on Scarface Mountain
The following are forest ranger actions from January 27 to February 2. The info was provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Green LakeGreene CountyFlat Ice Rescue Training: On Jan. 27, Forest Rangers from Region 4 (Zone … [Read more...] about Woman rescued on Scarface Mountain
Forest rangers rescue a hunter, a climber and two anglers
From the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Ranger Actions from January 20 to January 26, 2020 Town of Riverhead Suffolk County Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 20 at 1:14 p.m., DEC's Central Office Dispatch received a call … [Read more...] about Forest rangers rescue a hunter, a climber and two anglers