DENNING, N.Y. — State DEC Rangers rescued a 22-year old who had a medical emergency while hiking the Red Hill Mountain Fire Tower.
On Oct. 5, at 1:41 p.m., rangers Martin and Schweider responded to a call from the Catskill Summit Steward about a 22-year-old from New Jersey reportedly suffering from a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, according to a press release. The rangers assisted the hiker, who was treated by Emergency Medical Services.
Rangers said the incident was clear by 3:30 p.m.