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Crews rescue ice climber in Greene County

An ice climber was airlifted to Albany Medical Center on Sunday afternoon, after he fell more than 50 feet trying to scale an ice wall in Greene County.

The incident happened near Fawns Leap on Route 23A.

Rescue crews, and a specially trained rope rescue team were able to pull the man to safety.

We're told forest rangers are investigating.


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