Teen Rescued From Hoosick River After Jumping From Trestle

A Capital Region teen allegedly jumped from a train trestle in Rensselaer County! New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials sprang into action to save this young person. Here's what we know about the incident.

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On Saturday April 4th, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, Forest Ranger Jackson responded to a call for a 16-year-old who jumped from a train trestle into the Hoosick River near Mechanic Street.

In quick response, Ranger Jackson met Hoosick Falls Fire and Hoosick Falls Police at the scene. The subject was clinging to a rock just upstream from a waterfall. Ranger Jackson and New York State Police donned rescue gear and entered the water to rescue the teenager, who also had a lower leg injury.

Once on shore, rescuers warmed the subject and determined the safest way to complete the rescue was using a ladder truck, ropes and straps, and a litter. They successfully raised the subject up and over a retaining wall to an awaiting ambulance, which transported them to Albany Medical Center.

If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance, help is available. Call or text 988 for New York State’s free 24-hour hotline. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.