Town of Hunter in Greene County
Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 30 at 3 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a parent concerned about their son hiking Indian Head. Forest Ranger Peterson spoke to the 18-year-old from Long Island on the phone and the hiker indicated he was on a snowy trail that had not been packed down and was tired, wet, and cold. Ranger Peterson convinced the hiker to turn around and start heading back to the trailhead rather than attempting the summit. When Rangers Fox and Peterson successfully located the subject, his pants were frozen to his legs. Rangers treated the hiker for mild hypothermia and assisted him to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 5:35 p.m.
The subject was hiking without snowshoes despite up to three feet of snow in some spots and did not have winter hiking boots, a hat, gloves, or moisture-wicking layers. Hikers are reminded to check weather and trail conditions and to always be prepared with the proper equipment before heading out.
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Hiker unprepared for deep snow (Nov 30)
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