Devil's Path SAR
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:57 pm
Town of Lexington in Greene County
Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 10, New York State Police reported to Forest Rangers that two hikers on Devil's Path in the Hunter Mountain-West Kill Wilderness Area needed assistance returning the five miles back to where they started their hike. Five Forest Rangers responded and located the 22- and 24-year-old Rockland County men within an hour. Rangers escorted the inadequately prepared hikers back to their vehicle. Although both hikers were cold and fatigued, neither required medical treatment.
Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 10, New York State Police reported to Forest Rangers that two hikers on Devil's Path in the Hunter Mountain-West Kill Wilderness Area needed assistance returning the five miles back to where they started their hike. Five Forest Rangers responded and located the 22- and 24-year-old Rockland County men within an hour. Rangers escorted the inadequately prepared hikers back to their vehicle. Although both hikers were cold and fatigued, neither required medical treatment.