Letchworth Rope Rescue Saves 2 Hikers, 2 Dogs

LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two hikers and their two dogs are home safe thanks to a multi-department rope rescue in Letchworth State Park Sunday night.

According to Bob Lonsberry, who reported to the area of Hogsback Overlook for WHAM 1180, both hikers were rescued uninjured, and then first responders returned for the hikers’ two dogs.

The original emergency call for the rescue went out at about 4:40 p.m.

Members of the Cuylerville, Leicester and Mount Morris Fire Departments responded to the scene alongside NYS Parks Police and NYS Police.

As always, first responders remind hikers to stay on marked trails in Letchworth.