60-year-old man rescued after standing 7 hours on icy Adirondacks ledge

A 60-year-old Canadian man was rescued from the Adirondacks after standing in the same spot for seven hours, forest rangers said, according to WCAX/Gray News.

The man became stranded on an icy ledge after losing his crampons, which are traction devices for climbing, and sent a satellite beacon around 6:30 p.m. to call for help, WCAX/Gray News reported.

Forest rangers reached the man around 1 a.m. and began the rescue. Forest Ranger Jenna Curcio described the precarious situation, noting the risk both faced if they slipped before securing the man.

Rangers said the Trap Dike route where the man was stranded is a fourth-class climb and has been linked to several deaths over the years. They advise hikers to research and prepare thoroughly before attempting the climb.