Police Recover Body from Hudson in Riverside Park — Investigation Underway

Police this morning recovered the body of a 56-year-old man from the Hudson River near W66th Street in Riverside Park.

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Emergency services responded to a report just before 8am this morning that a person was in the water. FDNY Marine units raced to the scene, but a body was discovered against the shoreline at the popular park.

Park officials and police cordoned off the area to runners and walkers who use the pathway in Riverside Park. The body was lifted from the water just after 9am.

Officials said that EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

Just over a week ago, a woman was attacked near the entrance to the same area of Riverside Park at W59th Street. Police arrested and charged a man with attempted rape, robbery, sexual abuse and assault.