Shocking Reason Why Elderly Man Struggled Hiking In Hudson Valley

The DEC says this is a great reminder for all hiking across New York State.

In this week's DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review, which highlights recent statewide forest ranger actions, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed a hiking rescue in the Upper Hudson Valley

Wilderness Rescue At Kaaterskill Falls In Town of Hunter, Green County, New York

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On Thursday around 3 p.m., Greene County Dispatch requested Forest Ranger assistance with a hiker experiencing shortness of breath at the stone step trail at Kaaterskill Falls. At 3:15 p.m., Rangers Dawson and Dempf located the 76-year-old from Schenectady.

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Shocking Reason Why 76-Year-old From Schenectady Struggled Hiking In Upstate New York

The 76-year-old told responding forest rangers he only ate one piece of a coffee cake the entire day, according to the DEC.

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Rangers helped the subject to Ranger Dawson’s truck where he rested before walking the rest of the way to the Laurel House parking area. Resources were clear at 4:07 p.m.

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Tips For Hikers

The DEC is reminding all hikers to make sure they stay "hydrated and well-nourished" before heading out for a hiking "adventure."

"They should also bring extra food and water in case the hike takes longer than expected," the DEC told Hudson Valley Post in a press release.

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