Stranded Hudson River rafters rescued via rail bikes
By Tim Rowland
September 7, 2023
In what appears to be an Adirondack first, 13 Hudson River rafters who had become stranded were rescued late Labor Day evening by four North Creek rail bikes.
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By Tim Rowland
September 7, 2023
In what appears to be an Adirondack first, 13 Hudson River rafters who had become stranded were rescued late Labor Day evening by four North Creek rail bikes.
By Tim Rowland
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By Mike Lynch
July 20, 2023
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July 14, 2023
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By Mike Lynch
May 25, 2023
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