At 4:13pm, Rombout Middle School Principal Brian Soltish sent an update families in the Beacon City School District about the child who fell while coming down Mount Beacon on the planned school hike. Ever the updater while hosting kids on a school trip, here is what he said:

“I just wanted to make you aware and/or update you about an injury that occurred on the way down the mountain today. One of our 6th grade students fell on the trail while we were walking down the mountain. We had staff that immediately rendered care and called 911. We assisted BVAC to help the student down the mountain on a UTV. The student went by ambulance to Memorial Park where he boarded a helicopter with his parent to Westchester Medical Center out of precaution. 

“We are aware that some of the students may have seen the student on the trail or saw the helicopter in the park. I am sharing this information with the permission of the family as we want you to know that the injuries do not appear to be serious.”

Sincerely,
Brian Soltish

Indeed, many people in the community saw the helicopter fly overhead. And some parents were updated by their middle school students who had learned of the incident from their friends who were on the hiking trip. Additionally, there sere scanner reports of what aid was rendered by first responders.

The Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps has prided itself in its UTV which has been used to transport hikers off the mountain who fall into distress over the years. The Beacon Ambulance Corps is self-funded, and donations can be made here to ensure they have the equipment they need in all situations.