Rangers Help Multiple Hikers

HUNTER - Wilderness Rescue: On July 25 at 10:15 a.m., Forest Rangers Cowart and Sweeney responded to a call for a hiker feeling dizzy and lightheaded on the Becker Hollow Trail on Hunter Mountain. The hiker’s partner indicted the 73-year-old from New York City was nauseous, sweating, and refusing to eat or drink. When Rangers arrived, the subject was improving enough to take electrolyte liquids and some food. Rangers walked slowly with the patient until they reached the trailhead. The hiker refused further medical treatment.

Wilderness Rescue: On July 26 at 2:09 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a severely dehydrated hiker near Kaaterskill Falls. At 2:34 p.m., Forest Ranger Black and Assistant Forest Ranger Zeleznik reached the 46-year-old from Northport. The hiker only ate one granola bar the entire day. Rangers provided a glucose packet and water. The subject walked out on their own and refused further medical attention. 

Rangers suggest eating before heading out on a hike and bringing extra food that’s high in protein and calories. Nutrition is part of the Ten Hiking Essentials. 

Wilderness Rescue: On July 26 at 8 p.m., Forest Rangers Horn, Jackson, and Sweeney responded to a call for a hiker with a leg injury near the summit of Hunter Mountain. Rangers reached the 20-year-old, stabilized the leg injury, and packaged them in a wheeled litter. For part of the carryout, Rangers employed a steep angle rope rescue. When they reached the summit, they transferred care to the Lexington Fire Department at their UTV. Firefighters drove the subject to the trailhead at the base of the mountain. Friends drove the patient to the hospital. Resources were clear at 3 a.m.