When lost hikers in the Hudson Valley were “swarmed” and “stung” by bees, their day took a significantly worse turn.
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On Thursday, Aug. 15 at 3 p.m., a group hiking Stissing Mountain called for help after becoming lost somewhere on the mountain in Pine Plains.
Pine Plains New York is actually the smallest “official” town in Dutchess County.
The hike to Stissing Fire Tower has been described as a “must try” and “hidden gem.
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70-Year-Old Hikers Lost In Dutchess County
DEC Forest Ranger Cowart made phone contact with the lost hikers and told them to stay where they were.
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The lost hikers were described as a 70-year-old and a 71-year-old from Ancramdale, New York.
Just under an hour and 30 minutes after the couple were reported lost, DEC Forest Ranger Cowart found them. He gave them water and started helping them to the parking lot.
Attacked By Bees
During the walk back to the parking lot, the group was “swarmed by ground-nesting bees and stung multiple times,” according to the DEC.
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Back in the parking lot, Ranger Cowart provided hydrocortisone and monitored the hikers to ensure they did not experience an allergic reaction.
The couple soon left in their car. No injuries were reported.
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Working Hudson Valley Honey Bees
One of the many delectable local goods that we in the Hudson Valley enjoy is local honey. Thanks to people like the ones of HiveLand NY in Highland, New York, we are fortunate to have a healthy population of honey bees. Take a look at some of the equipment used to produce and collect honey. See a few more things that were created with the bee’s assistance.
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