Crews Recover Body From Hudson River; County Public Safety Investigating In Dobbs Ferry

DOBBS FERRY, NY — Law enforcement in Westchester County is investigating the circumstances the led to a body being recovered from the Hudson River.

Dobbs Ferry fire and emergency crews recovered one person from the Hudson River on Saturday afternoon after a report of someone face down in the water near the shoreline, according to the fire department.

The Dobbs Ferry Fire Department said it was dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. Oct. 31, 2026, along with the Tarrytown Fire Department Marine Unit. After searching the area, responders located one victim in the Hudson River about one-quarter mile south of the Dobbs Ferry waterfront.

The victim was recovered from the water and brought to shore, where emergency medical services pronounced the victim dead. The fire department did not identify the victim in the statement.

The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.uld be directed to the county department.

"The Dobbs Ferry Fire Department extends its condolences to those affected by this tragic incident," the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department said.

Agencies involved in the response included, the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department, Dobbs Ferry Police Department, Dobbs Ferry EMS, Tarrytown Fire Department, Westchester County DES Battalion 14, Metro-North Police Department and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.