Sam's Point Search and Rescue

Recent Rope rescue drills with Cragsmoor FD and Minnewaska Rangers.

Trail conditions remain a challenge for both hikers and rescuers. On May 8 at 10:48 a.m., Franklin County 911 transferred a call to DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch rep...orting an injured hiker on the summit of Mt. Marcy. The hiker, a 52-year-old woman from Bailey, CO, had slipped on the ice and suffered a hip injury. Nine Forest Rangers and two volunteers from the Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks (SARNAK) responded to the Adirondak Loj to evacuate the injured hiker. New York State Police Aviation was requested, but unfavorable weather conditions prevented any flights. At 4:39 p.m., Forest Rangers Mecus and LaPierre reached the subject and determined the injury was non-weight bearing. While waiting for additional resources to arrive on scene, Rangers stabilized the injury and constructed a small shelter to prevent further cold exposure. A Lake Placid EMS Paramedic also responded to the summit to provide additional care. The hiker was packaged in a litter at 6:58 p.m., and rescuers began the carry-out. Poor trail conditions (two to three feet of snowpack and ice) led to a slow evacuation for the exhausted rescuers. Additional Forest Rangers responded to relieve the first team of rescuers, and with the assistance of New York State Police, began transporting additional rescue personnel to the Marcy Dam Outpost. During the evacuation, one of the rescuers presented possible cardiac symptoms. The EMS Paramedic on scene evaluated and closely monitored the rescuer while the remaining rescuers continued carrying out the injured hiker. At 3 a.m., the two patients were evacuated and transferred to waiting ambulances for transport to a local hospital for medical treatment. See more

After a week long statewide search for 36-year-old Jesse Ritholz, his body was found underwater in the middle basin of Kaaterskill Falls. You can read more about the story here: http://www.catskillmountaineer.com///phpBB3/viewtopic.php

A moment for Lauren

Celebrated around the world on July 31, #WorldRangerDay commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and celebrates the work rangers do to protect the world's natural and cultural heritage. Today we salute our National Park Service rangers, and all rangers across the world!

All footpaths at the Sam's Point Area are closed for public safety, and to enable social distancing until further notice. All carriage roads and wood roads rema...in open. These closures include: - Vekeerderkill Falls Trail - Indian Rock Trail - High Point Trail - Berry Picker Trail - Ice Caves Trail All Restrooms at this park are CLOSED, please plan accordingly. The current operating hours are 9 am to 7 pm. Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Visitor's Center is closed indefinitely.