
New York Hikers Struck In The Head By Same Chunk of Ice, Lucky To Be Alive
Kaaterskill Falls in Greene County is a beautiful place to explore any time of the year. During the summer months hikers take the hour long journey by foot to the see one of the highest waterfalls in New York State. Visiting during the winter is another experience altogether.
Just this week 2 hikers were struck in the head by the same chunk of falling ice at Kaaterskill Falls. Considering this 2-stage waterfall is as high as 260 feet, it is a miracle these individuals survived this incident.

At approximately 4pm on Saturday January 11, 2025, according to a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) press release, 2 individuals were making their way to Kaaterskill Falls when not one but both were struck by the same chunk of ice.
New York State DEC officers responded to a call that indicated the hikers were at the bottom of Kaaterskill Falls when the incident happened. Once on the scene Rangers found a 29-year-old from Brooklyn had been struck in the head and needed assistance leaving the area.
Ten New York State DEC officers helped to secure the first victim in a liter and wheeled her back to Laurel House Road. The second subject was able to \walk out on their own. The entire incident was closed by 7:30pm.
DEC reminds visitors to Kaaterskill Falls to use micro spikes for better traction in winter and to be aware of overhead ice dangers. Additional winter hiking safety tips can be found HERE.
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