Lost hiker, 78, prompts police search in Bedford

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Lost hiker, 78, prompts police search in Bedford

Written by Randi Weiner

Sep 22, 2011

BEDFORD — A 78-year-old Somers man hiking in Westmoreland Sanctuary Wednesday afternoon prompted a multi-agency search effort after he called 911 and said he needed help getting out of the park.

Great job by all! In the article, it mentions WCPD being on scene. Was that WCPD Aviation?

http://www.lohud.com/article/20110922/NEWS02/109220411/Lost-hiker-78-prompts-police-search-Bedford

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Rule #1 - Don't go hiking solo if you lack basic navigational skills. <sigh>

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Great job by all! In the article, it mentions WCPD being on scene. Was that WCPD Aviation?

http://www.lohud.com/article/20110922/NEWS02/109220411/Lost-hiker-78-prompts-police-search-Bedford

Yes.

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Same situation occurred in August. Woman and her two kids got lost in Westmorelad, were lost for like 2.5 hours. BPD ended up driving up and down chestnut ridge rd and rte 22 blaring the siren while on the phone with the lost parties while BFD ground units hiked in. Woman also found a house and informed BPD of her location where they ended up RMAing via BFD and catching a ride with BPD back to the parking lot to get their car.

There was a shout about it when it occurred but no I/A was posted for that event.

Lt. Dickan said it best:

"Westmoreland is bounded by several roads. As long as you don't fall off a cliff, get hurt and don't panic, you ... should find your way out."

Edited September 23, 2011 by SRS131EMTFF

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He got lost, found his way to Route 22 and a house there and made a call. BPD contacted North Castle PD and the aprty was given a ride back to his car. Thankfully all worked out okay, thanks to all those involved.