LifeNet airlifts injured sledder

Michael Caram, 51, of Castle Creek was injured in a snowmobile accident on the pipeline trail the morning of Tuesday, February 28, according to Town of Webb Police Chief John Russell.

Emergency crews ready patient for take-off at Old Forge Airport

Caram was heading north bound on the trail at a considerable rate of speed when he struck a hole causing him to be ejected from his snowmobile.

The accident was reported by a friend of Caram’s.

Caram was conscious when rescued by Old Forge Fire Department personnel. He was transported by ambulance to an awaiting LifeNet helicopter at the Old Forge airport before being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The status of his injuries were unknown at press time.

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