Teen electrocuted in Ulster County after grabbing pool heater, police say
Troopers say they responded to Ridgeview Road on Wednesday after receiving a call about an unconscious person.
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Aug 22, 2025, 11:33 AM
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1h agoA 17-year-old is recovering at Westchester Medical Center after being electrocuted in a water tank in the Town of Rochester, according to New York State Police.
Troopers say they responded to Ridgeview Road on Wednesday after receiving a call about an unconscious person.
Investigators found the teen had entered a large tank of water and grabbed a handheld pool heater, causing the electric shock and loss of consciousness.
The investigation is ongoing.
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