An alert surveyor alerted police that he observed a person swimming in the pond.  

Troopers were flagged down by an unknown surveyor, who reported that he observed a subject swimming in a pond located at the intersection of Route 22 and Doansburg Road. Troopers responded to the area to conduct a welfare check.

Officers approached the pond and observed a ripple across the top of the water. Zone Sergeant John C. Hennigan, a 23-year veteran of the State Police, and Trooper Jason Kim, immediately entered the frigid water and observed the victim submerged, face down.

The troopers entered approximately 5-6 feet of water and brought the 40-year old victim to the shoreline.

Troopers swiftly administered first-aid to the victim, who was conscious and semi-alert. An ambulance arrived at the scene and transported the victim to Danbury Hospital for further medical treatment.

The victim, a consumer of Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association had been reported missing moments earlier and the staff was actively attempting to locate him.

Thanks to the alertness of the surveyor, the man's life was saved.

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