'Sleepless Night:' 2 Hikers Safe After 5-Hour Rescue In Alpine

Two missing North Jersey hikers were rescued in a five-hour mission early Thursday, Sept. 19, responders said.

Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps at the Stateline scene.
Photo Credit: *Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps*

09/19/2024 1:30 p.m.

According to the Cresskill Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corsp, Rescue 728, the East Bergen Rappel Team, and Alpine firefighters were called to Stateline Lookout in Alpine for the two missing hikers.

Members rappelled over the edge and brought the hikers safely back.

"Sounds easy, but all units cleared the scene at 5:45 a.m.," CVARC said. "Approximately 35 responders x 5 hours. We are very fortunate to have so much dedication. Hikers stated they did not need any medical attention."

Before the rescue, the night duty crew responded to a medical call at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, bringing the patient to Hackensack University Medical Center. Crew members went right back to Stateline.

"A sleepless night," CVARC said. "The moral of the story: do not go off trail. If you do, chances are you’ll get lost or worse."

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