DEC: Johnstown hunter rescued in Stratford after possible stroke in woods

The man, 84, was taken by helicopter for treatment, officials said. His condition was not included in a release. The incident happened Friday evening, just before 7:30 p.

m., officials said. Fulton County requested ranger assistance for a hunter who was thought to have suffered a stroke in the woods, officials said.



Three forest rangers responded, along with Stratford Fire and EMS. They reached the man at about 9 p.m.

They packaged him in a litter and drove him out on an ATV to a waiting ambulance, officials said. -.