LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two Buffalo-area residents, their mastiff and bulldog needed Sunday's rope rescue after they tried to save their slipping dogs themselves. According to a press release from NYS Parks Police, the investigation determined that one of the dogs slipped on an icy patch in the area of Hogsback Overlook and broke away from his leash, slipping into the ravine. The second dog also broke free following the first. The couple then … [Read more...]
Woman, 59, Falls into Letchworth Gorge
CASTILE – A woman was airlifted to an Erie County hospital Thursday afternoon after falling into the Genesee River gorge at Letchworth State Park. According to our news partner, News10NBC, New York State Park Police say the 59-year-old fell from a stone wall into the gorge near Lower Falls. First responders rescued her from the gorge and airlifted her to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. First responders said that she was awake and … [Read more...]
Spectacular Fall Aerial Footage of Letchworth State Park
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK — The fall leaves are mostly down, but for shutterbugs and Letchworth State Park lovers a spectacular drone video has captured the magnificence of the Genesee River gorge perfectly. The video footage was shot with a DJI Phantom 3 drone and posted by EdiskradStudios and features stunning views of the falls, trestle, and gorge from a rare bird's eye view. … [Read more...]