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Fallen hiker rescued in New York’s Popolopen Gorge

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Yesterday, several agencies responded to a hiker who had fallen in Popolopen Gorge. The accident was reported around 5:30 PM on Monday.

The public first became aware of the rescue in the Bear Mountain area when people began reporting that a medical helicopter landing zone had been set up at the Bear Mountain traffic circle. This area is known for car accidents, so some people thought it was a car accident, but that turned out not to be the case.

Fort Montgomery Fire Department via Facebook

Fort Montgomery Fire Rescues Hiker Who Fell Into Popolopen Gorge

Later yesterday, the Fort Montgomery Fire Department released a statement that they posted on Facebook explaining that the rescue involved a hiker who had fallen from a great height and suffered serious injuries.

Fort Montgomery Fire Department via Facebook

The victim’s location required emergency responders to use a rope rescue due to the steep terrain. Fortunately for the victim, first responders on the scene were well-equipped and well-trained to assist with this type of rescue.

Fort Montgomery Fire Department via Facebook

Trails near Bear Mountain State Park in New York

Currently, All Trails shows Popolopen Torne Loop as closed, but it is unclear where exactly this accident occurred. However, Hike Project does list the Popolopen Gorge Trail as open. That trail is approximately 4.3 miles from point to point.

The Fort Montgomery Fire Department posted a message saying that they wanted to thank all the agencies that assisted in the rescue. The groups they named were: Orange County BC 36-14, West Point Fire Department, Highland Falls Fire Department, Town Of Highlands EMS, New Windsor Paramedics, NYS Park Police, NYS Forest Rangers, New York State Police, Town of Highlands Police, Highland Falls Police, Life Net Air-2 and

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation put together this short video with essential hiking tips and they also have some very helpful information at dec,ny.gov

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Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

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