Hudson River: Body Recovered South of Dobbs Ferry
Westchester County investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding a fatal recovery in the river on Saturday.
By Maya Almasi ·
A quarter mile south of the Dobbs Ferry waterfront, emergency crews pulled one person from the Hudson River on Saturday afternoon. The victim was face down in the water near the shoreline when first spotted.
The Dobbs Ferry Fire Department received a call at approximately 1:15 p.m. on October 31, 2026. They dispatched alongside the Tarrytown Fire Department Marine Unit to search the area. Responders located the individual in the river shortly after arriving.
Emergency medical services brought the victim to shore and pronounced them dead. The fire department did not release the victim's name in their initial statement. They extended condolences to those affected by the incident.
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is currently investigating how the person came to be in the water. Multiple agencies joined the response effort on the day of the recovery.
Staff from the Dobbs Ferry Police Department, Dobbs Ferry EMS, and the Tarrytown Fire Department were present. The Westchester County DES Battalion 14 and the Metro North Police Department also assisted with the operation.
The investigation remains active as county officials gather details. No further information has been released regarding the identity of the deceased or the specific cause of death.
Source: Patch White Plains
