Head injury at Kaaterskill Falls (Jul 10)
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:05 am
Town of Hunter in Greene County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 10 at 8:50 a.m., Greene County 911 called Forest Ranger Fox about a hiker at the midpool of Kaaterskill Falls who suffered a head injury and may have lost consciousness. At 10:20 a.m., Assistant Forest Ranger Massa reached the subject and began a medical assessment. Ten minutes later, a Greene County Paramedic and Catskill EMS took over patient care. Rangers, Paramedics, and Palenville Fire Departments walked the 68-year-old from New Hampshire to an awaiting Catskill ambulance. Resources were clear at 12 p.m.
Wilderness Rescue: On July 10 at 8:50 a.m., Greene County 911 called Forest Ranger Fox about a hiker at the midpool of Kaaterskill Falls who suffered a head injury and may have lost consciousness. At 10:20 a.m., Assistant Forest Ranger Massa reached the subject and began a medical assessment. Ten minutes later, a Greene County Paramedic and Catskill EMS took over patient care. Rangers, Paramedics, and Palenville Fire Departments walked the 68-year-old from New Hampshire to an awaiting Catskill ambulance. Resources were clear at 12 p.m.