State police investigation is ongoing By James M. Odato State Police are investigating whether a man found dead last week under 4 feet of snow on Mount Colden was involved in an avalanche at the notorious Trap Dike. After a three-day search … [Read more...] about Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
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Snowmobiles fall through ice on Long Lake
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Indian LakeHamilton CountySnowmobile Training: On March 4, Forest Rangers from Region 5 helped train members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron on backcountry snowmobile operations. The 103rd Rescue … [Read more...] about Snowmobiles fall through ice on Long Lake
ATV gets stuck in the ice in Lake George
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Lake GeorgeWarren CountyATV Incident: On Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch requested Forest Ranger assistance for a subject stranded on the ice in the Mother Bunch Islands area of Lake … [Read more...] about ATV gets stuck in the ice in Lake George
Rangers respond to fatal snowmobile accident on Prospect Mountain
Town of Long LakeHamilton CountySnowmobiler Rescue: On Feb. 9 at 3:03 p.m., the Long Lake Fire Chief requested Forest Ranger assistance after a report of two snowmobiles breaking through the ice on the south end of Long Lake. Before Ranger … [Read more...] about Rangers respond to fatal snowmobile accident on Prospect Mountain
Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Old ForgeHerkimer CountySnowmobile Training: From Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, Forest Rangers Hettenbaugh, Jahn, Hanno, and Allwine attended the New York State Snowmobile Law Enforcement Development School … [Read more...] about Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
Bill would allow emergency medical service districts to pool resources
Sen. Stec: Consolidating service areas could help communities that are struggling to recruit, retain responders By Megan Plete Postol New York state Sen. Dan Stec has introduced legislation that aims to increase the efficiency and response time … [Read more...] about Bill would allow emergency medical service districts to pool resources