Emergency crews rescue hiker in popular Union County park

Emergency crews rescued a person experiencing a medical emergency while hiking at the Watchung Reservation in Berkeley Heights on Saturday.

The Berkeley Heights Fire Department rescued the hiker on the History Trail of the Watching Reservation using specialized equipment, including an all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, due to the remote location, according to the department.

Officials said the individual was safely removed from the trail and transported to an ambulance within an hour of responding to the call…

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