Croton - Person Search - 7/31/06

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Date: 7/31/06 - 8/1/06

Time: 22:55 - 01:15

Location: Croton River, Croton Gorge Trail System

Frequency: 460.3250 / 46.26 / Several PD

Units Operating: 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, E119, R18, 55B1, Boat 18; Croton PD, Ossining Village PD; NYC DEP Police, NYSP

Description Of Incident: Male unaccounted for since 21:00 hours along the shore of the Croton River. Subject later walked out of the woods and appeared at the command post.

Writer: 1075thebox

CPD dispatched CFD to assist with a person search, requesting Thermal Imaging Camera and personnel. 2081 established a Command Post on Quaker Bridge Road (west of Bridge) with Engine 119 (Tech. Rescue personnel) and Rescue 18. Cars 2082 & 2083 took to the north end of river, conducted a patrol of the Croton River utilizing the smaller of the Department's two boats. A total of 18 members were deployed to search both land and water. The "missing" apparently was napping and awoke when he saw fire personnel around him.