Crime & Safety
Bronx Man Drowns In Hudson Valley River
A search and rescue team found the man underwater, authorities said.
DEERPARK, NY — A Bronx resident drowned Wednesday at a beach on the Delaware River in Orange County.
The New York State Police said, around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, troopers responded to Hook Road Beach in the town of Deerpark for a possible drowning on the Delaware River.
Troopers were assisted at Hook Road Beach (Fireman's Beach) by the Town of Deerpark Police and Sparrowbush Fire departments and Batallion 8 Search and Rescue Team.
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The team located Wandel Hernandez, 20, from Bronx. He was underwater, according to authorities.
Hernandez was taken to Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis where he was pronounced dead.
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Police said there were no signs of foul play.
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