July 5, 2022 At approximately 9:20 pm, the Dutchess County 911 Center dispatched Fire and EMS to the Mt. Beacon Reservoir in the Town of Fishkill for a missing swimmer.
Town of Fishkill Police along with the New York State Police and City of Beacon Police responded and a search of the area was conducted. Officers were assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office enlisting a drone with thermal imaging to aid in the search. Also aiding in the search were the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Dutchess Junction Fire Department. The search was suspended at about 01:30 am this date.
In the early morning hours, the New York State Police Dive Team resumed the search of the reservoir for the missing swimmer. The search resulted in recovery of the body of a 34 year old Beacon resident located approximately 30 feet off shore.
The Dutchess County Medical Examiners Office responded to assist with the investigation.