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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.
Rangers conduct difficult overnight Marcy rescue
May 12, 2021
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 hiker, a 52-year-old woman from Bailey, CO, had slipped on the ice and suffered a hip…
A real lifesaver
May 10, 2021
In her time with DEC Julie Harjung, 60, has broken the corps’ glass ceiling. She is the first female forest ranger to retire with 25 years of service, and she said she is the first female lieutenant in the state.
The Last Patrol
May 9, 2021
After 25 years of service, Scott van Laer reflects on his run as forest ranger and ranger union representative