Two bochurim, aged 19 and 21, were safely found this morning after going missing during a hike on Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskills, located in Shandaken.
The pair had set out from their homes at around 3:00 PM yesterday to embark on the hike. However, after several hours passed without any communication, their concerned families contacted Chaveirim to initiate a search.
The young men managed to briefly obtain cell service at approximately 7:00 PM, during which they called their families to inform them of their location on a specific trail and that they planned to stay put. This call provided a crucial lead for the search teams.
A coordinated effort was quickly organized, involving several agencies, including the Catskills Hatzalah Search and Rescue team, Rockland Chaveirim, New York State Police, Matzil Search & Rescue, Shandaken Police, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers, and the New York State Police Drone Unit. These teams worked tirelessly throughout the night.
At around 9:00 AM this morning, after an extensive and intensive search, bechasdei Hashem, the two bochurim were located in good condition, bringing relief to their families and the broader frum community.
{Matzav.com / Photo: Rockland Daily}