Ankle Injury on Mount Marcy | Rochester News

A hiker slipped on a wet rock atop Mount Marcy, breaking their ankle—until a podiatrist on the trail stepped in to splint the injury. With help from NY State Police and forest rangers, the injured climber was airlifted to safety just after 4 p.m., proving that even on the state’s highest peak, quick thinking and a little luck can turn disaster into survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45528bf43fbe4d4a