Hiker falls out of tree near Platte Clove (Nov 21)
Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:31 pm
Town of Hunter in Greene County
Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 21 at 5:15 p.m., Greene County 911 received a call about two hikers from Long Island having trouble walking out to Prediger trailhead in the town of Hunter. On the way from hiking out from Echo Lake after a two-night camping trip, the pair stopped and climbed a tree to check out the view. One of the hikers fell approximately 20 feet to the ground. The other hiker assisted the fallen hiker before calling 911. Forest Rangers Dawson and Gullen responded and located the hikers three-quarters of a mile in and 100 feet off the trail. The hikers realized they lost the trail and started a fire. Rangers provided medical care and determined the hikers could both walk out with the assistance of hiking poles. Ranger Ellis assisted with the walkout and the group made it to the trailhead by 8 p.m.
Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 21 at 5:15 p.m., Greene County 911 received a call about two hikers from Long Island having trouble walking out to Prediger trailhead in the town of Hunter. On the way from hiking out from Echo Lake after a two-night camping trip, the pair stopped and climbed a tree to check out the view. One of the hikers fell approximately 20 feet to the ground. The other hiker assisted the fallen hiker before calling 911. Forest Rangers Dawson and Gullen responded and located the hikers three-quarters of a mile in and 100 feet off the trail. The hikers realized they lost the trail and started a fire. Rangers provided medical care and determined the hikers could both walk out with the assistance of hiking poles. Ranger Ellis assisted with the walkout and the group made it to the trailhead by 8 p.m.