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Video captures swimmer being rescued from Hudson River in Haverstraw

Haverstraw police and a bystander rushed in after spotting the 52-year-old man about 100 feet from shore.

News 12 Staff

Aug 11, 2025, 12:38 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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New footage shows a dramatic rescue at Emeline Park in Haverstraw, where a swimmer was pulled from the Hudson River Friday evening.
Haverstraw police and a bystander rushed in after spotting the 52-year-old man about 100 feet from shore.
They pulled him to safety and performed CPR. He began breathing again and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
There’s no word yet on his current condition.