Capital Region Hunter, with a heart condition, Calls 911 After Attempting to Drag a Deer

This Capital Region hunter, with a heart condition, calls for help after attempting to drag a deer down a trail. Why was he hunting alone with a heart condition? Would you hunt alone? What would you do in this situation?

According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) a licensed hunter may bring an unlicensed individual along, as long as the accompanying individuals are not participating in the big game hunt.

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On Saturday November 8th, Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hunter with a heart condition who overexerted themselves while dragging a deer down the trail. Forest Ranger Clute and Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Newell responded.

When the DEC officers arrived, Warrensburg Fire and EMS were already with the 73-year-old from Queensbury. Ranger Clute and ECO Newell assisted first responders to get the subject to an awaiting ambulance at the trailhead.

Earlier in the day on November 8th, Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker with an unstable leg injury at the intersections of Algonquin and Iroquois Mountain trails approximately six miles from the nearest trailhead.

New York State Police Aviation was conducting training at the time and Pilot Hogan responded to assist. Forest Ranger Rooney harnessed the 20-year-old from Ontario and Ranger H. Praczkajlo successfully hoisted the patient into the helicopter. Ranger Praczkajlo transferred care to Lake Placid EMS at the Lake Placid Airport. Watch the video below.