In a swift response to distress calls, the highly trained search and rescue teams of Chaverim Of Rockland were deployed this evening to locate a couple who had gone missing on a trail near Monsey. The couple, whose identities remain undisclosed, embarked on their hiking excursion around 3:30 PM, intending to explore a small trail recommended to them by a local. However, as dusk fell, their situation grew dire.
Complicating matters, the couple’s reliance on a flip phone rather than a smartphone hindered their ability to provide accurate location details when they reached out for help. Initially, they attempted to describe their surroundings based on the trail’s color, which failed to align with their actual starting point. However, after some troubleshooting, they managed to retrieve coordinates from their smartphone, allowing rescue teams to pinpoint their approximate location.
The distress call came in to the Chaverim Of Rockland emergency hotline at around 7:30 PM, after the couple had already been hiking for several hours. With nightfall approaching and a storm on the horizon, the urgency of the situation escalated. Despite efforts to locate nearby assistance, the couple found themselves stranded as darkness enveloped the wooded area.
Recognizing the imminent threat posed by the incoming storm and the encroaching darkness, the Chaverim Of Rockland rescue teams advised the couple to remain stationary and take shelter to await rescue. Amidst the increasing urgency of the situation, the dedication and professionalism of the search and rescue teams were evident as they navigated the challenging terrain to locate and safely retrieve the missing couple from the woods.
