
Here's what we know so far
Update 6:00pm: The latest report from CBS 6 says a body has been recovered from the lake.
Update 5:59pm: CBS 6 says police were called to the scene for reports of a drowning around 3pm Thursday.
Update 5:44pm: In a post on X, CBS 6 says police are currently searching a pontoon boat near the Fish Creek Marina
Pictures from the scene in Saratoga where New York State Police are conducting a search of a pontoon boat on Saratoga Lake.https://t.co/rLOFgNT03X pic.twitter.com/tyD7kXPiDn
— CBS 6 Albany - WRGB (@CBS6Albany) July 17, 2025
CBS 6 reports a heavy presence of State Troopers on Saratoga Lake near the Route 9P boat launch. The boat launch is currently shut down. A video posted on Facebook shows first responders rushing to the scene and a helicopter hovering above.
More info as it becomes available.
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