Croton River (Croton) - Fatal Boat Accident / Rescues 08-28-11

[Billy 68]

Date: 08/28/11

Time:18:45

Location: Croton River east of Hudson River (between Croton Dam and Hudson)

Frequency: 155.550,

Units Operating: WCPD,Croton PD, NYSP, NYPD air-sea rescue helicopter, Croton EMS, Ossining ALS, Westchester County TRT Swift Water Rescue Unit

Weather Conditions: very windy

Description Of Incident: Overturned inflatable raft with 5 persons in the water. Croton FD boat capsized attempting rescue in fast moving water (estimated to be about 40 MPH). FD personnel and civilian victims rescued downstream near railroad trestle at Hudson River. One civilian victim in cardiac arrest and pronounced at Phelps hospital. Final civilian victim held onto tree branch for two hours before becoming exhausted and falling into water. Rescued by swift water rescue personnel. Aviation assets limited due to high winds and terrain.

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Writer: Billy