Individual Struck in Head by Helicopter Rotor at Upstate Camp

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A 27-year-old individual was struck in the back of his head by a spinning rotor of a helicopter at the HCS Resort in South Fallsburg. 

The helicopter was on the grounds of the resort, which serves children with special needs, in the course of the day’s activities when the accident occurred. 

Catskills Hatzolah rushed to the victim’s aid, and quickly requested a chopper to airlift him to Westchester Medical Center. 

The injury to the victim’s head is serious, and he is designated in serious condition. 

Klal Yisroel is asked to daven for a refuah sheleimah for Menachem Shlome ben Roiza Gittel.