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A 31-year-old hiker died after he lost his footing while reaching for a piece of equipment and fell more than 20 feet at a Hudson Valley preserve.
Evrim Cabuk, of Brooklyn, was found dead around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, in Ulster County when New York State Police responded to the Mohonk Preserve in the vicinity of Undercliff Trail in the town of Gardiner for a report of a man with a head injury, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
New Paltz EMS and Mohonk Preserve Rangers were on the scene when troopers arrived.
The initial investigation revealed that Cabuk was retrieving a piece of hiking equipment when he lost his footing and fell approximately 20 feet striking his head on a rock, Nevel said.
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Dangerous Hudson Valley hikes that call for common sense and caution
Each year hikers suffer easily avoided injuries and fatalities on these challenging trails
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Breakneck Ridge, frequently visited by New York City weekenders because of its close proximity to the Cold Spring train station, is known for its difficult terrain. It s one of the many trails that hikers should be cautious of in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.Robi J/Getty Images/iStockphoto
The Hudson Valley and Catskills are known for the outdoors and beautiful mountains to hike. But each year, hikers suffer from fatal falls and injuries for a variety of reasons, including hiker inexperience, going off trail, and improper footwear or gear, especially for sudden changes in weather.