2 New York Hikers With Hypothermia Rescued In 2 Days
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers rescue, not 1 but, 2 hikers suffering from hypothermia.
Tuesday evening into Wednesday, according to the Democrat & Chronicle, parts of New York State will see significant snowfall for Thanksgiving travel. Lake-effect snow is expected to dump a storm on parts of western New York and areas near Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Be safe if traveling and if you plan on hiking this holiday season. Just ask these hikers.
On Friday November 21st, New York State DEC officers received a call from a hiker with an unstable ankle injury at the summit of Ampersand Mountain in Franklin County. Forest Ranger Adams spoke to the subject over the phone. The hiker was not wearing any traction devices and fell on an icy section of the trail.
At 6:50 p.m., Rangers reached the 54-year-old from Tupper Lake, splinted the injured ankle, provided pain medication and warm liquids, and used a hypothermic wrap. Nine Rangers used a sled to transport the patient to the trailhead. A family member drove the hiker to the hospital.
The very next day, Saturday November 22nd, Essex County 911 requested Forest Ranger assistance with a hiker suffering from hypothermia while hiking Couchsachraga Peak in the Santanoni Range.
Rangers contacted the hiking party via cell phone and advised them to rehydrate with warm liquids, rewarm the subject, and attempt to keep moving. The hikers were making their way to the Bradley Pond lean-to for an overnight stay. On November 23 at 12 Noon, Rangers made positive contact with the hikers who said they were all in good health and required no further assistance.
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