Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Hudson Valley Walkway Bridge

A body was recovered from the Hudson River shortly after firefighters responded to a report of a person jumping from a bridge.

Walkway Over The Hudson
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Kathy Reakes

04/27/2023 11:30 a.m.

The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 on the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie.

According to City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Deputy Chief Vinny Parise, the department launched Marine Unit 2 and within minutes the body was recovered north of the walkway.

Additional information, including the identification of the person pulled from the river, has not yet been released.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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