A hiker was rescued after being stranded in the freezing wilderness for two days. The 58-year-old from Mechanivville, N.Y., went out for a hike in New York's Adirondack Mountains region and did not return when intended. Luckily, his spouse noticed his absence and called for help. Learn about his incredible rescue and how he managed to survive two nights in the freezing wilderness.
Hiker Becomes Stranded And Survives Two Nights In The Freezing Wilderness
Surviving in the wilderness is no easy feat, particularly in the freezing wilderness. Nevertheless, this 58-year-old man, whose name has yet to be released, managed to do so. A press release shared by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shared the details of the rescue.
According to the release, "On Wednesday, February 25 at 8:45 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from an individual reporting her spouse overdue in the Dix Range." The hiker's wife had called in claiming that her husband was past due for his time to return home. Apparently, the man had planned a two-day hike, but after his two days, he did not return.
The outlet shared that his last contact was "7:15 a.m., approximately six miles from the planned ending point." Additionally, during that contact, the man told his spouse he was tired and moving slowly. Luckily for him, she called it in, and the search began. By 9:50 p.m. that evening, Forest Rangers located the hiker's vehicle. This led to several Rangers searching throughout the night; their efforts were futile.
Hiker Is Finally Rescued
The following day, Thursday, February 26, more Rangers joined in the search. Additionally, they began to search higher elevations and even conducted aerial searches, according to the release. Finally, "At 2.55 p.m., a Ranger search crew located the subject off the Lillian Book trail." It appeared that the hiker was rescued not a moment too soon.
After miraculously surviving in the freezing wilderness for two days, the hiker exhibited symptoms of mild hypothermia and frostbite." The internet rejoiced over the rescue and the Rangers' diligent work. Here are some of the comments left under the release.
- "These are the true heroes. Thank you to the park rangers, always."
- "Yet another Job Well Done by the Highly Trained, Dedicated Professional NYS Forest Rangers and NYS Police Aviation! Excellent Teamwork for a life saved !! Great Find !!!"
- "Rangers save lives!!!"
