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🌱 How rangers helped a distressed hiker deep in Newcomb backcountry

Newcomb, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How rangers helped a distressed hiker deep in Newcomb backcountry

Also on today's calendar: 2026 NFART - Week #4 — Town of Newcomb and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rangers reach injured hikers (adirondackexplorer.org) — Forest Rangers recently assisted a hiker struggling to breathe near Newcomb, clearing a path for ATV access and stabilizing the visitor before escorting them safely out of the woods. The same report details several other Adirondack rescues and ends with practical safety tips, including eating properly, packing high-calorie food, and checking DEC’s Hike Smart NY resources before heading out.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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