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Body of Woman Found on Saratoga Lake
Body of Woman Found on Saratoga Lake
Body of Woman Found on Saratoga Lake
Several sources have confirmed that the New York State Police are currently investigating circumstances that led to discovery of a body found on Saratoga Lake Friday morning.  While multiple sources have confirmed that the body was found  near the shoreline and in relatively "shallow water", we have yet to find out of foul play is suspected.
3 Local Teenagers Honored For Collins Lake Heroics
3 Local Teenagers Honored For Collins Lake Heroics
3 Local Teenagers Honored For Collins Lake Heroics
Senator Tedisco presented three local teenage heroes with the New York State Senate Liberty Medal on Tuesday.  It's a tremendous honor they richly deserve for helping save the lives of two drowning people in Collins Lake, Scotia.
When It Comes To Wildlife, Look But Don’t Touch
When It Comes To Wildlife, Look But Don’t Touch
When It Comes To Wildlife, Look But Don’t Touch
According to the Times Union, A bear cub was euthanized recently in order to be tested for rabies after it scratched a woman trying to rescue it from the Great Sacandaga Lake on Septemeber 9th.  I'm sure the woman not only had great intentions, but was doing what a lot of people in that same situation would do.  Yes, the bear cub may have drowned and died.  Yes, it would break anyone's heart to wi
Are You Keeping Your Child Safe Near Water?
Are You Keeping Your Child Safe Near Water?
Are You Keeping Your Child Safe Near Water?
It was so hard reading the news today about Andrew Durkin -the 3 year old Gilboa boy - that drowned over the weekend.  Imagine the absolute terror and horror that little boy had as he was swept up in the Susquehanna River.  Or the sheer panic and utter desperation experienced by the family as their little boy went missing; fearing the worst. It makes my heart heart.  I take my 3 year old son swimm
Pool Safety Tips to Know
Pool Safety Tips to Know
Pool Safety Tips to Know
The recent death of the Olympic skier Bode Miller's daughter from drowning in a friends pool, pool and water safety are on many parents minds. According to the American Red Cross, over 200 children drown in backyard pools every year.
Drowning Ruled in Whitney Houston’s Death
Drowning Ruled in Whitney Houston’s Death
Drowning Ruled in Whitney Houston’s Death
A coroner’s report shows singer Whitney Houston died from drowning in a hotel bathtub.  The report was released Thursday along with other autopsy findings.
Hudson River Drowning – New Information
Hudson River Drowning – New Information
Hudson River Drowning – New Information
"Oh my God, I made a mistake."  Those were the words of Lashanda Armstrong as her son La'Shaun broke free from her arms as their minivan was sinking into the Hudson River.  According to La'Shaun, Armstrong's 10-year old surviving son, his mother had climbed into the backseat and cradled her children in her arms as the car hit the water...