HAINES FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Two hikers were rescued at Kaaterskill Falls on Saturday after a chunk of ice fell and hit them. One hiker, a 29-year-old woman from Brooklyn, was struck in the head by the ice, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said.

According to the DEC, around 3:53 p.m., 10 Forest Rangers responded to a call of a hiker struck in the head by a chuck of ice at the bottom of Kaaterskill Falls. About 10 minutes later, rangers were alerted of another hiker, injured from the same chunk of ice.

DEC officials said at 4:17 p.m., rangers were able to reach both hikers and immediately began to assess the situation. When the 29-year-old was unable to walk out of the trail herself, the Greene County Paramedics and the Technical Rope Rescue Team were dispatched.

"Thankfully they were able to find and extricate their patient after a long and arduous process, in below-freezing conditions," Greene County Paramedics said.

The first victim was secured in a litter and wheeled back to Laurel House Road where they were met by a Hunter ambulance. The second victim was able to walk out on their own, the DEC said.

According to the Greene County Paramedics, this was the third time the ropes team had to be used in under a month. About two weeks ago, the DEC was dispatched to an ice climber who fell 30-to-40 feet.

The DEC recommends those who decide to visit Kaaterskill Falls during the winter to use micro spikes for better traction and to be aware of overhead ice. For more hiking in winter tips, visit the DEC's website.

The draft is three weeks away now. GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson have pieced together an off-season that is earning widespread praise across the league. The question is whether they can stick the landing with their 1st round pick in the draft. Current projections have the top three picks likely being a mix of Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter. After that, it gets tricky. People in Chicago want to know where running back Ashton Jeanty will end once the dust settles.

Widespread belief has been that the Las Vegas Raiders are the heavy favorites to take him at 6th overall, with New Orleans at #9 also being a possibility. It makes sense. Las Vegas’ best option right now is a 33-year-old Raheem Mostert. New Orleans knows Alvin Kamara turns 30 in July. Both teams need to think about the future at that position. Both have head coaches who like to run the ball. One thing is clear. A source told SM that those around the league believe one thing is certain.

“He likely won’t get passed Chicago if he falls that far.”

Ashton Jeanty is a strong probability for the Bears.

Whispers from Halas Hall indicate they love the Boise State star. It isn’t hard to see why. He nearly broke Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record in 2024, nearly winning the Heisman in the process. The guy carried his team to the college football playoffs. He’s built like a brick house with power, speed, contact balance, and vision. There aren’t any truly glaring weaknesses in his game. He’s earned comparisons to the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshawn Lynch. The Bears haven’t had a back of that caliber since Matt Forte.

Try to imagine what this offense could look like with Ashton Jeanty, Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Cole Kmet all as options for quarterback Caleb Williams. Throw all of it into Johnson’s offense, and you can understand why some people around the league aren’t wild about the idea. They are quietly hoping Jeanty goes somewhere else. One thing is certain. If he gets past the Raiders, the noise will get loud in a hurry. It would mark the first time in 20 years the Bears have taken a running back in the 1st round.