Adirondack forest rangers put new rescue gear to good use By Mike De Socio Forest rangers in the Adirondacks are now using a new piece of gear that has made it safer and quicker to transport patients out of the woods. The “wheeled litters,” … [Read more...] about Litters on wheels make for easier rescues
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Missing hikers on Clifton, North Hudson, Mt Marcy trails
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of CliftonSt. Lawrence CountyWilderness Search: On June 3 at 6:05 p.m., Forest Ranger Morehouse received a call from staff at the Wanakena Ranger School reporting a student lost in the woods. Two Forest … [Read more...] about Missing hikers on Clifton, North Hudson, Mt Marcy trails
Helicopter rescue at Bald Mountain
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of New Russia/Giant Mountain Wilderness AreaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On May 29 at 11 a.m., Essex County 911 advised DEC's Ray Brook dispatch of a 41-year-old hiker from Port Henry with a possible … [Read more...] about Helicopter rescue at Bald Mountain
Rangers assist with fires in Hamilton, Warren counties
Town of Indian LakeHamilton CountyWildland Fire: On May 14 at 11:52 a.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch was contacted by Hamilton County 911 requesting Forest Ranger assistance for a wildfire off of Starbuck Road in the town of Indian Lake. Forest … [Read more...] about Rangers assist with fires in Hamilton, Warren counties
An unforgettable rescue
Hiker expresses gratitude for the retired ranger who saved him By Gwendolyn Craig It was 14 years ago that Peter Buccinna almost died on Saddleback Mountain. The experienced hiker was out climbing with friends on Jan. 16, 2007, when a … [Read more...] about An unforgettable rescue
Rangers conduct difficult overnight Marcy rescue
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North Elba/KeeneEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On May 8 at 10:48 a.m., Franklin County 911 transferred a call to DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch reporting an injured hiker on the summit of Mt. Marcy. The … [Read more...] about Rangers conduct difficult overnight Marcy rescue