Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Tug Captain Dies in Tough Conditions on the Hudson River
Marine units and emergency crews responded to a 911 call from both sides of the river Monday night.
.jpg)
A tugboat captain died last night despite efforts from both sides of the Hudson River.
The man was identified as Edward T. Smith, 50, of Norwalk, Conn., the Rockland County Sheriff's Office told The Journal News.
He was the captain of the Pilgrim, a tugboat for Tappan Zee Constructors, the company building the new bridge over the Tappan Zee, TJN reported.
Find out what's happening in Peekskill-Cortlandtfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Emergency responders from both sides of the Hudson River were part of a massive effort in tough conditions on Monday night, with high winds and rough water.
Find out what's happening in Peekskill-Cortlandtfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The captain of a tugboat went into cardiac arrest, according to Orange and Rockland Fire.
The boat went aground near Haverstraw.
Marine units deployed and EMS units were standing by on both sides of the river. According to Rockland Fires the person was brought ashore at the Tilcon Plant in Haverstraw.
Around 10:30 PM last night, the Croton-on-Hudson FD was called to assist with an unusual incident on the Hudson River....
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
