Police Rescue Something ‘Rare’ From a Hudson Valley Creek

Did you see what a Hudson Valley police department rescued out of a creek in Rockland County, NY?

If you or someone you know is a police officer or first responder in the Hudson Valley you probably already know that one of the most common things they will say when asked about what they love about their jobs is that you never know what you will see on the next call. Many say the randomness is what they love most, that and of course helping people.

I'm guessing the officers on duty with the Haverstraw Police Department (HPD) this week never thought they would be called to assist in a water rescue like they were on Thursday.

Haverstraw Police Department Rescued What?

According to the HPD Facebook page at approximately 11:10 a.m. Thursday, November 14th, officers were called to respond to the Minisceongo Creek in the area of Bridge Street in Garnerville, New York for a report of an alligator in the creek.

Alligator Discovered in New York Creek

As the Haverstraw Police Department arrived on the scene they discovered a juvenile alligator in the water and began to assist others on scene to successfully remove the alligator from the water. Police didn't provide many details about the alligator, but they did say that the Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona responded to the scene and took possession of the alligator.

According to the Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona's Facebook page the "gator" is currently "warming up from the cold water" and said they would be providing an update on the alligator's future soon. They also expressed their appreciation to the HPD for its response saying,

"Many thanks to the incredible response from the Haverstraw Police Department today regarding an alligator in the Minisceongo Creek (Garnerville, NY) who needed rescue. Their quick-thinking and professionalism helped to get this juvenile alligator to safety at the Hudson Valley Humane Society."

 

It's unclear how the alligator got into the creek as alligators are not native to New York and prefer warmer southern climates. Some are speculating that it might have been someone's pet at some point.

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When more information regarding the alligator including where it came from and where it will be going becomes available we will update this article.