Town of Keene, Essex County: On June 13 at 5:23 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call for a dehydrated hiker along the Feldspar Brook trail on Gray Peak. Forest Ranger Odell spoke to the reporting party who indicated the 32-year-old from Connecticut was vomiting any time they tried to move. New York State Police Pilot Engel picked up Rangers Nahor and Quinn at the Lake Colden Outpost and dropped them off at Lake Tear of the Clouds. Rangers located the subject and assisted them into the helicopter. Pilot Engel flew the subject to Marcy Field where they were met by Keene EMS. Resources were clear at 6:47 p.m.

Another dehydrated hiker in Dix Mountain Wilderness

Town of North Hudson, Essex County: On June 8 at 9:46 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Essex County about a 911 text for an ill hiker on the Lillian Brook trail in the Dix Mountain Wilderness. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Rangers and a Paramedic from Schroon Lake EMS reached the 52-year-old from Potsdam. Rangers determined the hiker could not continue on their own. The Paramedic provided IV fluids and then rangers carried the subject to the Elk Lake trailhead where they were met by a Schroon Lake ambulance. Resources were clear at 5:40 a.m.

Seizure in Avalanche Pass

Town of Keene, Essex County: On June 9 at 4:04 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a member of the Student Conservation Association about one of their members having a seizure while doing trail work in Avalanche Pass. Forest Ranger Odell spoke to the trail crew’s supervisor who said the 23-year-old from Pennsylvania had epilepsy that could be affected by exertion in the hot weather. New York State Police Pilot Sergeant Beck flew Rangers Bowler and Martin to the subject. They loaded the subject into the helicopter, and Sergeant Beck flew them to Adirondack Medical Center. Resources were clear at 6:11 p.m.

Dehydrated in the Wolf Jaws

Town of Keene, Essex County: On June 10 at 10 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a notification from Garmin of an SOS activation for a medical emergency at the Wolf Jaw lean to. At 11:45 p.m., Rangers reached the 21-year-old hiker who was dehydrated. Rangers provided food and hydration which improved their condition. Rangers assisted the subject out of the woods. Resources were clear at 2:50 a.m.

Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County: On June 11 at 5:17 p.m., a guest at Journey’s Edge Lodge was reported one hour overdue from kayaking. Forest Ranger Nahor searched the south end of the lake and at 5:40 p.m., located the 32-year-old from New York City in good condition. The kayaker got lost earlier in the day and didn’t know which direction they were traveling. Ranger Nahor assisted them back to the lodge.

Fire in Dresden

Village of Dresden, Washington County: On June 13 at 4:25 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office requested Forest Ranger assistance with a fire of heavy logging slash on private land. Rangers joined Dresden, Huletts Landing, and Putnam Fire Departments to get the 100-foot-by-100-foot fire under control. The following afternoon, Rangers declared the fire out.

Cardiac issues on Basin Mt.

Town of Keene, Essex County: On June 13 at 4:04 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call for a hiker having difficulty breathing on Basin Mountain. Forest Ranger Ezumah spoke to the reporting party and learned the patient has a history of cardiac events and currently had an irregular pulse. New York State Police Pilot Engel flew Rangers Ezumah and Shea to the subject’s coordinates. Ranger Ezumah was inserted to the location, but the subject was no longer there. The 45-year-old’s hiking partner said they were moving towards Johns Brook Outpost. At the same time, Ranger Odell was hiking into Johns Brook and at 6:23 p.m., located the subject. Ranger Odell assisted the hiker to the Garden Parking lot where they were met by a family member. Resources were clear at 7:01 p.m.

Lost hikers in Keene

Town of Keene, Essex County: On June 13 at 5:49 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a pair of hikers lost near Putnam Brook. Forest Rangers Brand and Russell located the two hikers and escorted them out of the woods. One of the hikers complained of back pain but did not require medical attention. Resources were clear at 8:22 p.m.

Rangers remind hikers to adhere to the 10 Hiking Essentials and bring at least two liters of water per person and to choose foods that are high in protein and calories.

Be sure to properly prepare and plan before entering the backcountry. Visit DEC’s “Hike Smart NY,” “Adirondack Backcountry,” and “Catskill Backcountry Information” webpages for more information.

If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on State lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS. If a person needs urgent assistance, they can call 911.