State spends millions in forest ranger overtime, lawmakers call for bigger force
Forest ranger overtime demands resulting from search and rescue missions come along with other issues confronting the DEC.
search and rescue
Latest Story
Search for Canadian hiker shifts to recovery
By Mike Lynch
Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.
All Stories
Four High Peaks rescues in 3 days creates busy Adirondack weekend for rangers
A rescue Friday, two rescues Saturday and a rescue Sunday: All in a weekend’s work for state forest rangers in the Adirondack mountains.
Second ice climber rescued at Pitchoff
The man fell about 30 feet, rangers say
Ranger rescue on Route 73 in Keene
Forest Rangers rescue a "seriously injured" ice climber along Pitchoff Mountain
Saved by a spruce: Hiker survives fall off South Dix Mt.
By Times Union
Rangers come to aid of experienced 46er from South Glens Falls
UPDATE: Missing High Peaks hiker found deceased
State officials said a Connecticut man, who went missing after hiking in the Adirondack Park's High Peaks, was found dead Friday morning.
Helicopter rescue in Trap Dike
By Mike Lynch
Rangers help an injured person on Mount Colden.
Forest rangers assist hikers in wilderness rescues
Including two hikers who needed help after dark
An unforgettable rescue
Peter Buccinna had a near-tragic accident on Saddleback Mountain, but 14 years later is thriving in part due to Forest Ranger Julie Harjung.