Troopers Assist with Ice Rescue on Lake Dutchess

Investigation revealed a male subject was ice skating on the lake when he fell through the ice and into the frigid water.  Upon arrival, the male subject was still in the water, with only his arms and upper torso above the ice.  The Pawling Fire Department, with assistance from the NYSP, DCSO, PCSO, Town of Kent Police, and NYS Forest Rangers were able to reach the subject utilizing ice rescue suits and a kayak.  Once the man was secured, he, along with two members of the Pawling Fire Department were pulled back to shore by assisting agencies.  The male was transported by EMS to Danbury Hospital with of hypothermia and is expected to survive.