Lost hikers rescued in Hudson Highlands State Park
May 11, 2026 6:13 am
Mid-Hudson News Staff
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COLD SPRING – With the use of an Apple satellite emergency signal, four lost hikers along Breakneck Ridge in the Hudson Highlands State Park, one of whom was injured, were able to contact the Putnam 911 Dispatch Center in Carmel resulting in a massive rescue response by fire and EMS personnel.
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Adventure with confidence this summer ☀️⛰️
With summer adventures in full swing, emergency teams are highlighting how a simple app can change an outcome. After the Cold Spring Fire Department used what3words to pinpoint and rescue four lost hikers in New York within the hour, the City of Lenexa shared a similar reminder: whether you’re lost on a trail or just finding friends in a packed park, having your 3-word address ready ensures you’re always findable. Explore with peace of mind this season!
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Seems like a good “tip” for adventurers of all skill levels. That, if lost, put that in your phone’s “missed your call message”. Imagine hearing a loved one. Or anyone saying: “Help I’m lost and my location is nuptials baroness hazelnut. Call 911 for me!”.
I can even see if you’ve fallen at home and phone battery dying.
Seems simple to me, but then I’m just fat old white guy retired injineer who’s a poor old senior citizen on a fixed income with an active imagination.
YMMV
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