The Peru Gazette

Town of Santa Clara
Franklin County
Snowmobile Accident: On Feb. 14 at 1:26 p.m., Forest Rangers Corey and Ordway responded to a call for a snowmobile accident at Little Rainbow Pond on the rail trail. At 1:41 p.m., Rangers arrived and brought a Saranac Lake Paramedic to the patient. The 38-year-old snowmobiler from Mooers indicated she hit a large depression in the trail and lost control, causing the snowmobile to roll and land on top of her. The patient reported an unstable ankle injury and shoulder pain. Rescuers secured the subject in a rescue sled and transported her to an awaiting ambulance. Resources were clear at 3 p.m.

Town of North Elba
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker stating her partner was having a medical emergency while descending Phelps Mountain. Forest Rangers Bowler, Lewis, Martin, and Praczkajlo responded. Due to the location and the patient’s condition, at 12:17 p.m. New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation responded to assist Rangers with a hoist rescue. NYSP Pilot Engel and Ranger O’Connor lowered Ranger Adams to the subject. Ranger Adams harnessed the 54-year-old from Quebec and at 2:10 p.m., the patient was hoisted into the helicopter and transported to Adirondack Medical Center. Rangers assisted the rest of the hiking party back to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 3:50 p.m.