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First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here's how they did it
A bull moose that fell through lake ice in the Adirondack Mountains was saved by New York conservation officials in a laborious cold-water rescue. The moose fell through the ice around 11 a.m. Thursday,
Moose rescued after falling through ice into New York lake
Forest rangers and conservation police in New York came to the rescue of a moose that wandered out onto a frozen lake and fell through the ice into the frigid water.
Forest rangers rescue moose from icy New York lake
Rescuers cut through ice to rescue a trapped moose from a lake in New York on January 16. Video credit: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Moose that fell through lake ice rescued by New York state DEC officers (video)
Police called in the help of trained DEC staff to get the moose out of the water. DEC Rangers Evan Nahor and Matt Savarie used jet sleds to keep themselves from falling through the ice as they cut a passage through the ice from where the moose fell into the water to the shore.
New York Forest Rangers Deployed to Fight Disastrous LA Fires
Firefighters fight the flames from the Palisades Fire burning the Theatre Palisades during a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The fast-moving wildfire is threatening homes in the coastal neighborhood amid intense Santa Ana Winds and dry conditions in Southern California.
New York forest rangers to help with California fires
New York forest rangers are in California to help fight wildfires. Gov. Kathy Hochul said a team of 10 Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers traveled to California to support ongoing efforts to contain wildfires raging in Los Angeles.
Moose rescued after falling into frozen lake
A 1,000-pound moose that fell into a semi-frozen lake in Hamilton County, New York, was rescued by forest rangers and conservation officers on Jan. 16.
Watch Rescue of Moose from Frigid Waters of Lake Abanakee in New York | WATCH
A brave team of forest rangers and police officers on January 16 came to the rescue of a moose that had fallen through the ice into the frigid waters of Lake Abanakee in New York. This incredible story highlights the challenges faced by wildlife in harsh winter conditions and the dedication of first responders who risked their safety to save this majestic creature.
New York Environmental Legislation in 2024
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How to pull a 1,000-pound moose from a frozen lake, according to rescuers who did it: ‘No training manual for getting moose out of the ice’
The moose fell through the ice around 11 a.m. Thursday, about 200 feet (60 meters) from shore on Lake Abanakee, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a ...
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Official Changes for 1 Million Acres of New York Land
"DEC has announced updated regulations to protect an additional one million acres of freshwater wetlands across the state", began a recent post from the NYS DEC (below). After explaining the benefits ...
New York's wetland regulations update: How a million more acres could be protected
One of the changes connected to the regulation updates won’t come until 2028, which will reduce the size requirement for state protections to 7.4 acres. Smaller wetlands of unusual importance will ...
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New York DEC Rangers Uncover Cause of Putnam County Wildfire
On Friday, January 3, Forest Rangers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) got word of a ...
New York adds 1 million acres of wetlands, sparking concern among lakefront landowners
Big changes to New York’s environmental conservation law took effect on Jan. 1, increasing regulated freshwater wetlands by ...
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What are the invasive species threatening NY ecosystems?
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle from Asia that feeds on all native ash trees in New York. After being accidentally transported to the U.S. in infested crates, it has killed millions of ash ...
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NYS adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve
NYS DEC adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve. The $870K purchase contributes to state conservation goals.