Hiker somehow lost his footing and tumbled down the mountain face before he was wedged in against a tree. But the scene was so precarious, that it took rescuers three hours to secure the hiker. Place him into a stretcher. And bring him safely down the mountain. Where he was treated for shock and hypothermia. Before he was rushed to the emergency room. Hook mountain is the second highest peak in the pallisades. Rising 728 feet, above the hudson river. How the hiker managed to fall, and whether he was on an established trail when he fell, were not known. And it happened around 2 30 this afternoon. And became a race against time, for paramedics and high angle rescue teams. With darkness closing in, on the shortest day of the year. All right, guys, try and stay away from directly underneath. Here. But the hikers injuries were not believed to be life threatening. And medics say he never lost consciousness. The hikers identity could the extent of his injuries still being evaluated. Mountain.
For their children. School board says children can be legally excused for religious purposes. All right. 5 04 right now. Time for weather and traffic on the 4s. Good morning, chris. Good morning. In pretty good shape again as we finish up the workweek, which has been a beautiful weather week, certainly if you like summertime weather. Its a comfortable, beautiful start this morning. Temperatures generally in the locations. Were back to the mid and upper 80s. Yesterday, 89. I think today, 87 should do it. Night. 69 degrees right now. A beautiful morning. Weve got clear sky, lots of sunshine will greet us. Sun down. Degrees. In for lauren scala this morning, heres emily west. Those downtown subway delays on the 6 train. Just be aware of that as you head out. Also, some bus detours. Q46, qm6, s74, s76. Everything else looks fine. Commuter checklist is okay. We got a report of an accident off to the side the l. I. E. Doesnt seem to be a delay right now. Alternate side, meter rules in effect
Dozens of district paramedics involved in the Navy Yard Shooting were honored this morning for their courage during the crisis. The fire chief gave more than 30 paramedics the chiefs medal of excellence. Gunman aaron alexis went on a rampage killing 12 and injuring four. I cannot tell you how proud i was of each one of you. Your service that day was spectacular. The scene was chaotic. Duck, theres more gunshots going on. That was stressful. The ceremony follows news that d. C. Fire houses were understaffed during the shooting. A recent report uncovered 81 vacancies at the d. C. Fire and dms including paramedics. A victim being remembered this afternoon. Family and friends of mike ridgell. The 52yearold was the Security Guard at building 197. His funeral is tomorrow morning. A High School Student has been laid to rest nearly a week after being stabbed to death. A couple hours ago, friends and family said goodbye to 18yearold kenny diaz. It took place at our lady of Angels Catholic churc
Highly coordinated attack by a small cell of people can be incredibly lethal and deadly. Reporter u. S. Secretary of state had a warning. Whether its manhattan or a mall in nairobi, all of us have a responsibility to remain individual lent. Reporter eyes are open worldwide. With the crisis in kenya apparently coming to an end, early on a day or so ago, a twitter message reportedly identified specific somali americans said to be with the terrorists in kenya. The Somali Government here in the u. S. , there were only a few somali members here in the u. S. Have called that feat a fake. Im steve handelsman, news 4. Thank you. President obama is also at the United Nations in new york ahead of a crucial address. His speech is expected to focus heavily on the ongoing crisis in syria and stopping the use of chemical weapons there. Also in a potential sign of improving relations with iran, president obama could hold a side meeting with irans president. Nothing is scheduled, yet. Lawmakers in was
20,000 loan knowing you can take the same classes cheaper. Reporter they were among hundreds of students listening to president obama speaking about the Affordable Care act. I was excited. I got here early, 7 00. Reporter what started as excitement changed. The same way you shop for a tv on amazon, you go on and start looking. Here are all the options. I like that he put it to amazon. Reporter that comparison and the mystery surrounding the access to the Health Care Act that may intimidate the students its meant to help. I didnt know what it was. I dont really understand. Now i see its important. Reporter they are planning to transfer to fouryear universities and apparently on their Parents Health insurance. They will have Health Care Options when saving money becomes more important. I am at that age where now it would have been time for me to get dropped. Now that its until im 26, that gives me more leeway to get my life ready. Reporter president obama spoke for nearly an hour today.