State police responded to a fatal fall at the Mohonk Preserve in the town of Gardiner

25 May 2021
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
 Major James C. Michael
 Troop F Commander
PRESS RELEASE

On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at approximately 3.30 p.m. state police from the Highland barracks responded to the Mohonk Preserve in the vicinity of Undercliff Trail in the town of Gardiner for a report of a male with a head injury. New Paltz EMS and Mohonk Preserve Rangers were on scene when troopers arrived. EMS were attempting life saving measures. Initial investigation revealed that Evrim Cabuk, 31 from Brooklyn, NY was retrieving a piece of hiking equipment when he lost his footing and fell approximately 20 feet striking his head on a rock. Fellow hikers immediately began first aid and contacted 911. Evrim Cabuk was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS personnel.

Author: Harlem Valley News