Body Recovered From Hudson River Near Hudson Shores Park
Watervliet Police reported that a body was recovered from the Hudson River near Hudson Shores Park. The State Police Dive Team assisted in the search, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 6, 2026 —
WATervLIET, NY – Authorities have recovered a body from the Hudson River in the vicinity of Hudson Shores Park, according to the Watervliet Police Department.
The discovery was made following an operation that involved the assistance of the State Police Dive Team. Officials were conducting a search in the river when the recovery was made.
The specific circumstances leading to the recovery and the identity of the individual have not yet been released. The Watervliet Police Department is overseeing the investigation into this incident.
As part of the ongoing investigation, an autopsy has been scheduled. This procedure is expected to help determine the cause of death and provide further details related to the recovery. The timeline for the autopsy results was not immediately available.
Further information is anticipated as the investigation progresses. The Watervliet Police Department has stated they will release more details as they become available and appropriate.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Goot on wnyt.com, see more information here.
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