Forest rangers in New York recently rescued two hikers who became separated and lost overnight on Mount Marcy.
According to New York Department of Environmental Conservation officials, rangers received a call from a hiker who was lost and separated from their hiking party on Mount Marcy at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 7.
Coordinates placed the hiker near the summit of Skylight Mountain. Two rangers responded to search for the 39-year-old from Michigan.
At 9:44 p.m., the other member of the hiking party called to report they were also lost, near the Van Hoevenberg Trail.
Two rangers responded to search for the second hiker, a 42-year-old, also from Michigan.
At 11:51 p.m., they located the second hiker and made their way out to Adirondack Loj.
At 2:35 a.m., rangers located the first hiker and headed down the trail. Rangers reunited the two hikers at 11:16 a.m.
