Two Fatal Hunting Incidents Reported in Upstate New York

Authorities in Upstate New York confirmed two separate deaths last week connected to hunting-related searches in Otsego and Schuyler Counties.

In Otsego County, a 67-year-old man from Remsen was reported missing by his spouse. The search effort included New York State Forest Rangers, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, Garratsville and Laurens Fire Departments, New York State Police, and New York State Parks staff. Teams focused on Gilbert Lake State Park.

A sheriff’s deputy and his team located the man deceased in his tree stand. Forest Rangers used a rope system to recover him and he was released to the Otsego County Coroner.

In a separate case in Schuyler County, a 36-year-old man from Alpine had been missing for two days. His vehicle was found at the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area leading to a search by Forest Rangers, the Schuyler County and Tompkins County Sheriff’s Offices, Amigo Search and Rescue, and about 40 volunteers from eight local fire departments.

Search operations involved drones, K9 units, and linear ground searches. The man was located deceased in the WMA on October 17th at 1:10pm. Forest Rangers transferred him to the Tompkins County Coroner and the case was referred to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department for further investigation.

Promotional Content

Two Fatal Hunting Incidents Reported in Upstate New York