Drones help in rescue of 2 stranded hikers in Phillpstown

Two hikers were rescued with the help of drones in Putnam County.

News 12 Staff

Jun 14, 2019, 12:10 PM

Updated 1,961 days ago

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Two hikers were rescued with the help of drones in Putnam County.

First responders called in multiple departments to try to reach the hikers.

The men became stranded on a steep section of the Breakneck Ridge in Philipstown Sunday. 

Drones first inspected the area before several firefighters descended the cliff and pulled the hikers to safety.

No one was hurt.