Here's what we know so far

Update 7/18 10:36am: New York State Police have confirmed a 63 year old man drowned on Saratoga Lake Thursday afternoon: 

The deceased individual has been identified as Thomas D. Walsh Jr., 62 of Cohoes, NY.

The ongoing investigation has determined Mr. Walsh had been out on a watercraft and entered the water intentionally to go swimming without a floatation device. After swimming for a period, he showed signs of distress and went under water. Another individual attempted to assist Mr. Walsh but also became distressed and was rescued from the water by a passing Good Samaritan. The second swimmer was evaluated by Emergency Medical Services at the scene but did not require further treatment.

Update 6:00pm: The latest report from CBS 6 says a body has been recovered from the lake. 

Update 5:59pm: CBS 6 says police were called to the scene for reports of a drowning around 3pm Thursday. 

Update 5:44pm: In a post on X, CBS 6 says police are currently searching a pontoon boat near the Fish Creek Marina

Pictures from the scene in Saratoga where New York State Police are conducting a search of a pontoon boat on Saratoga Lake.https://t.co/rLOFgNT03X pic.twitter.com/tyD7kXPiDn

— CBS 6 Albany - WRGB (@CBS6Albany) July 17, 2025

CBS 6 reports a heavy presence of State Troopers on Saratoga Lake near the Route 9P boat launch. The boat launch is currently shut down. A video posted on Facebook shows first responders rushing to the scene and a helicopter hovering above. 

More info as it becomes available. 

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