Crime & Safety

NYPD Harbor Unit Rescues Man And His Dog From Hudson River

When he wasn't able to make it back to land, members of the NYPD's Harbor and Emergency Service Unit brought them both to safety.

(Caroline Spivack/Patch)

July 19, 2021

NYPD officers rescued a man and his dog from the Hudson River on Saturday.

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Police said the dog accidentally fell into the water, and the man jumped in after it.

When he wasn’t able to make it back to land, members of the NYPD’s Harbor and Emergency Service Unit brought them both to safety.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


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