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Search and Rescue in the North Country

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Ranger searches for missing hikers on Algonquin Peak

In the North Country, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and local fire and rescue teams work together to assemble search and rescue teams. These teams are called on for all types of rescues, and are especially busy in the high peaks region. Here’s a look at some of those teams during training and rescues.

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Search and rescue volunteer in Benson
Search and rescue volunteer in Benson
DEC helicopter search for missing hikers
DEC helicopter searches for missing hikers on Algonquin Peak
Leading a search and rescue team in Benson
Leading a search and rescue team in Benson
Ranger searches for missing hikers on Algonquin Peak
Ranger searches for missing hikers on Algonquin Peak
Teaching a search and rescue crew in Benson
Teaching a search and rescue crew in Benson
Underwater Rescue Team in winter practice on Raquette River in South Colton
Search team goofing off in Benson
Search team goofing off in Benson
A search and rescue team in Benson
A search and rescue team in Benson
Mountain rescue equipment used by a search and rescue team
Mountain rescue equipment used by a search and rescue team
A DEC helicopter used for rescues in 2002
A DEC helicopter used for rescues in 2002
Underwater Rescue Team practice on Raquette River in South Colton
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