DEC: Two Children Rescued from Water at Pixley Falls State Park

DEC: Two Children Rescued from Water at Pixley Falls State Park

July 02, 2019 09:00 p.m.

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From NYS DEC:

Town of Boonville

Oneida County

Water Rescue: On June 19 at approximately 4:50 p.m., while recreating with

friends and family at Pixley Falls State Park, off-duty Forest Ranger Lieutenant

Gregory Hoag observed two children swimming near the falls. The current below

the falls was significant and caught the children by surprise, pulling them

dangerously close to the cascading water. One of the two children, a seven-year-

old boy, was suddenly pulled under by the current. Lt. Hoag sprinted to the base

of the falls and jumped in, locating the boy moments later, and pulling him out of

the water. Simultaneously, the boy's sister attempted to help her brother and was

also overcome. Oneida City School District teacher Peter Gillander was nearby

and jumped in and rescued the second child. Hoag brought the young boy to

shore where he indicated he did not feel well. With no cell service at this location,

Hoag asked Gillander to go to the park entrance to call Oneida County 911. The

boy was transported to the local hospital for precautionary reasons, and Hoag

was informed later that evening by New York State Police that the two children

were in good condition.

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