Forest Rangers rescue hiker in Keene
Town of Keene
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 26 at 1:45 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker with a lower leg injury on Mount Marcy. New York State Police Pilot Engel flew Forest Rangers Lewis and O’Connor to the scene. Ranger Lewis lowered Ranger O’Connor down to the 45-year-old from Lockport. Ranger O’Connor stabilized the hiker’s broken leg, and Ranger Lewis hoisted the subject into the helicopter so they could fly to the hospital. Ranger O’Connor escorted the subject’s husband to Adirondak Loj. Resources were clear at 7 p.m.
Posted: November 2nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.