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Fisherman's Path SAR

On January 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM in the morning, a hiker returning from Rocky Mtn, along the Fisherman's Path, falls into the Neversink Creek resulting in a SAR due to hypothermia - click on image to see story
On jan 16, 2026 a hiker falls into the Neversink Creek at 2 AM in the morning after hiking Rocky Mountain in the Catskill Mountains


Dog Rescue

On January 1, 2026 a hiker with his dog were on the Pecoy Notch trail to Twin Mountain when the dog injured his paw. - click on image to see story
On jan 1, 2026 a dog injured his paw on the Pecoy Notch trail to Twin Mountain in the Catskill Mountains


Hikers Lost

On December 21, 2025 two hikers walked off the Giant Ledge Trail when it became dark. They then tried to bushwhack to the PA. After fording 2 creeks in cotton socks they became hypothermic. - click on image to see story
On dec 21, 2025 two hikers got lost in the dark on the Giant Ledge Trail in the Catskill Mountains


Hiker Injured

On December 13, 2025 a 20-year-old hiker from New Jersey injured his leg on the Fox Hollow Trail(Panther Mtn). - click on image to see story
On dec 13, 2025 a 20 year old hiker injures his leg on panther mountain in the Catskill Mountains


Rescuer Dies

On December 13, 2025 a SAR rescuer, Michael Ryan, dies while helping a hiker with a serious leg injury on the Fox Hollow Trail on Panther Mountain - click on image to see story
On dec 13, 2025 Search and Rescue Michael Ryan dies while helping an injured hiker on panther mountain in the Catskill Mountains


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