Woman Loses Consciousness While Hiking Kaaterskill Falls

Rescue personnel rushed to the scene after a woman lost consciousness while hiking at Kaaterskill Falls.

On June 8, a 32-year-old female was hiking on the escarpment trail near Kaaterskill Falls when she felt lightheaded and lost consciousness. Her friend called 911 and two Assistant Forest Rangers responded.

Three Forest Rangers and Tannersville Rescue personnel also rushed to the scene. The subject regained consciousness and was assisted out of the woods. The subject was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

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