Adirondack forest rangers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation responded to an ankle injury this past week in Lake Placid.

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Ankle injury on Cobble

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On Aug. 1 at 11:59 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call reporting a subject who had fallen on Cobble Hill in the town of North Elba. Forest Ranger Hannah O’Connor hiked in from Whitney Mountain Way to reach the 62-year-old from Alabama and splint the hiker’s ankle. Ranger Robert Praczkajlo drove in with an all-terrain vehicle and transported the subject to the trail junction while O’Connor walked out with the rest of the hiking party. Resources were clear by 1 p.m.

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Chapel Pond Slab training

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On July 31, four forest rangers participated in climbing training on Chapel Pond Slab in the town of Keene. Ranger Robbi Mecus served as the lead climber while rangers practiced climbing the main route on the way up and the descent route on the way down. Rangers have been called to the area on numerous occasions for rescues.