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Tragic Fatality in Flood-Stricken Creek | Albany News
A tragic death unfolded as floodwaters swept through upstate New York, claiming the life of 39-year-old Jesus Arroyo Ortega after his pickup truck plunged into North Branch Callicoon Creek. Authorities say the vehicle veered off the road, hit a utility pole, and sank—sparking a massive multi-agency search involving drones, swift-water rescuers, and state police. The body was found downstream over two and a half miles away, confirming the first fatality tied to this week’s historic storm that dumped nearly a foot of rain and caused widespread devastation across eastern New York. Listen in…
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