Bedford Police Rescue Hiker Lost In Sanctuary

BEDFORD, NY — Bedford police rescued a hiker who got lost on trails in Westchester. Around 7:40 a.m. Oct. 18, police got a call from Leroy Junker who said he was lost on the trails of the Westmoreland Sanctuary.

Police soon learned that Junker was actually at the Arthur Butler Sanctuary, which is actually located across I-684.

Bedford police began a search for the man using a off-road vehicle, and he was located within a half hour.

Junker was brought out to safety without incident.

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Photo caption: From left, Leroy Junker, Lt. Gruppuso, PO Henderson and PO Hansen. Photo credit: Bedford Police Department.