Appalachian Trail hikers rescued
By: News 12 Staff Jul 27, 2009, 4:28pm Updated on: Jul 27, 2009
Authorities rescued two Westchester hikers on the Appalachian Trail Friday.
The hikers called police after getting lost near the Bear Mountain Bridge along the Westchester and Putnam counties border.
Rescuers say the hikers took a wrong turn and found themselves off the trail. After the women called 911, they were located within an hour. Authorities say the woman weren't injured.