New York Hiker Injures Foot Just As A Podiatrist Passes By, Lucky?

This is a case of mixed fortunes. On one hand this guy suffered a lower leg injury. On the other hand a podiatrist jut happened to pass him by and was able to help before being rescued by helicopter.

What are the odds that a doctor of any sort just happens to be near you when you injure yourself. With my luck a circus clown, with zero medical experience, would have passed by me by. Unless he could make a balloon splint I'd be in serious trouble.

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On Monday August 19th, according to a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) press release, the Marcy Summit Steward called Ray Brook Dispatch about a hiker with a lower leg injury near the summit of Mount Marcy.

The 50-year-old from Rochester slipped on a wet rock and heard a crack in their ankle. A passing hiker, who is a podiatrist, splinted the ankle. New York State Police Pilot Engel flew to the scene.

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Forest Ranger Ezumah harnessed the subject and Ranger Martin hoisted the hiker into the helicopter. Pilot Engel flew to the hospital. Ranger Ezumah hiked out with the other member of the hiking party.

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If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on State lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS, that's 833-697-7264. If a person needs urgent assistance, call 911.