Hiker dies near Marcy Dam
LAKE PLACID — A 68-year-old hiker from Pennsylvania died near Marcy Dam this past Friday after suffering a “medical emergency,” the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed Sunday. Because of privacy concerns, the DEC did not specify what kind of medical emergency the hiker experienced. The hiker’s hiking companion set off an SOS signal from their satellite phone. Forest rangers were notified and nine rangers responded at 2:15 p.m., according to DEC Public Information Officer John Salka. Ranger Peter Evans found the hiker, who had died. Rangers were able to ...