Wilderness Rescue: On Aug. 1 at 4:45 p.m., Forest Rangers Gullen and Peterson responded to a call for a hiker who had fallen from the observation deck at Kaaterskill Falls. There is a flat ledge about 20 feet below the observation deck where the hiker landed. There is a second ledge below the first ledge. Getting down to these ledges can be difficult and dangerous.
The 26-year-old from New York City sustained a dislocated shoulder in the fall, but still able to walk.
Rangers and Assistant Forest Rangers Massa and Zeleznik walked the subject out to Hunter EMS who transported him to the hospital. The call was cleared at 6:15 p.m.
Observation Deck near Kaaterskill Falls
Ledge below the Observation Deck near Kaaterskill Falls (lower left of the image)