TOWN OF HUNTER – A swimmer and their dog, who became stranded below Fawn’s Leap in the Town of Hunter, were rescued and brought to safety after the incident on the evening of July 8.
The State DEC reported on this Thursday that the dog had gone over the edge and was struck on the other side of the stream.
A 29-year-old from Poughkeepsie attempted to rescue the dog but also got stuck. Authorities did not identify the gender of the person.
Forest rangers, assisted by area fire and police agencies, used a high-angle rope to rescue.
The swimmer was provided with a personal flotation device and was lowered to attach a harness to the swimmer and dog.
Rescuers raised both to the top of Fawn’s Leap where they were assisted across a calmer section of the scene.
This incident occurred in a restricted areas with warning signs. DEC reminders hikers to follow signs and avoid dangerous locations.
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