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Forest Rangers rescue hikers, train for emergencies, and respond to overdose and fire
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Fingerlakes1.com
From complex rope rescues to backcountry medical calls and wildfire response, New York’s Forest Rangers had a packed week across the state.
The man was exhausted and dehydrated, and Rangers escorted him safely to Marcy Dam and eventually to the trailhead.
Beck-Horn Mountain (Essex County): Rangers helped an 18-year-old hiker who was vomiting and dehydrated.
Non-wilderness emergencyIn Genesee County’s Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area, a Forest Ranger discovered an unresponsive person in a vehicle on Sept. 26.
For tips on hiking safety, or to learn how to become a Forest Ranger, visit dec.ny.gov.