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Fatal Denali climbing accident claims life of esteemed ranger Robbi Mecus
April 27, 2024
Former North Country School teacher is in critical condition after the accident
Rangers perform technical ropes rescue in Tug Hill State Forest
September 22, 2021
This and more from the past week's DEC Forest Ranger report
Litters on wheels make for easier rescues
By Mike DeSocio
June 15, 2021
The “wheeled litter” resembles a stretcher with a large bicycle wheel underneath. They have been used on multiple wilderness rescues since going into service last month.
Missing hikers on Clifton, North Hudson, Mt Marcy trails
June 8, 2021
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 Rangers responded to assist Ranger School staff who were able to locate the missing 30-year-old student…
Helicopter rescue at Bald Mountain
June 3, 2021
Forest Rangers rescue hiker from Lake Mary Louise and more from the past week
Rangers assist with fires in Hamilton, Warren counties
May 19, 2021
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 Rangers Lomnitzer, Temple, Miller, and Scott responded to assist. Over the course of several hours, Forest…
An unforgettable rescue
May 12, 2021
Peter Buccinna had a near-tragic accident on Saddleback Mountain, but 14 years later is thriving in part due to Forest Ranger Julie Harjung.