Teen Rescued from Hoosick River Following Train Trestle Jump in Town of Hoosick

HOOSICK, N.Y. — A 16-year-old was rescued Friday afternoon after jumping from a train trestle into the Hoosick River near Mechanic Street, according to officials.

On April 4 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Forest Ranger Jackson responded to a water rescue call in the Town of Hoosick. At 3:48 p.m., Ranger Jackson met with Hoosick Falls Fire and Hoosick Falls Police at the scene, where the teenager was found clinging to a rock just upstream from a waterfall.

Ranger Jackson and members of the New York State Police donned rescue equipment and entered the river to reach the subject, who was also reported to have sustained a lower leg injury. After being brought to shore, responders worked to warm the teen and evaluated the safest method for removal from the area.

Rescue crews utilized a ladder truck, ropes, straps, and a litter to raise the subject up and over a retaining wall. The teenager was then transferred to an awaiting ambulance and transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

All responding resources were cleared from the scene by 5:10 p.m.

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