Florida Man Gets ATV Stuck In Icy Water in Upstate New York

A Flordia man had to be saved after he got his ATV stuck in melting icy water in Upstate New York.

On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released information about saving a man from Florida who probably didn't check the weather report.

It's safe to assume most Empire State residents know it's not a good idea to go on any ice when temperatures are above 50 degrees! Empire State residents probably also know it's not smart to go on any ice when temperatures are above 50 degrees and it's raining.

However, that was not the case regarding a man from Florida who was enjoying the winter in Upstate New York.

DEC

On Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch requested Forest Ranger assistance for a subject stranded on the ice in the Mother Bunch Islands area of Lake George.

Google

The 52-year-old from Florida was on an ATV and struck a heave in the ice, trapping the ATV, officials say.

Rangers Kabrehl, Perryman, and Quinn, and Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) LaPoint responded on an airboat.

"With 50-degree temperatures and rain, the ice was not safe for a snowmobile or ATV," the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stated in a press release.

DEC

Rangers brought the unnamed Florida man to safety. Rangers then worked with ECO LaPoint to try and remove the ATV from the water.

The ATV was stuck too deep in the ice, so the responders attached ice buoys and a floating marker so they could return later when conditions were better to retrieve the machine.

DEC

No injuries were reported but the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation did not disclose if the ATV was ever retrieved.

Firefighters Work Together to Rescue Dog Stuck on Frozen Ice

Three emergency response teams in Onondaga County worked together to rescue a dog that became trapped on the ice after chasing some geese.

You Can Buy This Custom Buffalo Bills ATV on Facebook Marketplace

You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace! This is gonna be the ultimate purchase for a Bills fan looking for just the right ATV. This is currently listed on Marketplace for $22,995.

Cold Temperatures Helping Create Magical Ice Castles in Upstate NY

Ice Castles starting to grow as crews get ready to open by late January.

The 35 Most Dangerous Counties in New York State

Top 9 Secret Menu Items You Can Order at Hudson Valley Restaurants

Did you know that many Hudson Valley restaurants have a "secret menu?" The next time you're at the drive-thru, you may want to order one of these little-known selections that may possibly be tastier than anything on the real menu.

8 New York Restaurants Make List Of Food Networks Best Burgers In The Country

In a recent list of the "100 Best Burgers In America" from Food Network, New York made the list 8 times. The list from Food Network highlights over 105 restaurants from across America where you can find the best burgers. To have 8 slots is pretty cool.

Here's a look at those 8:

Categories: Hudson Valley News