The Essex NY Fire Department was activated for an overdue windsurfer on Lake Champlain late afternoon on Friday, March 20th. The windsurfer departed Essex from Sandy Point, a location approximately a 1/10 mile north of the ferry dock at approximately 8:00 AM. The EFD was … [Read more...] about EFD Response to Overdue Windsurfer on Lake Champlain
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The Dangerous Work Of Adirondack Forest Rangers (Adirondack Almanac)
Forest Rangers are often thought to have an idyllic profession and it is an exceptional job, but not without risks. The terrain is often difficult and assistance hours away. For example, during the recent recovery of hiker Hua Davis on MacNaughton, a Forest Ranger was … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Work Of Adirondack Forest Rangers (Adirondack Almanac)