East Greenbush body camera footage shows rescue of injured ATV rider

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- East Greenbush police released body camera footage of the rescue of an ATV rider who suffered serious injuries in a crash. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 20 in a wooded area off Route 9J.

Three officers responded to a call from a passing driver, who heard someone yelling for help. One of the officers climbed a steep hill through thick brush before locating the ATV rider.

The East Greenbush and Rensselaer Fire Departments used drones and their own ATVs to locate the rider and bring him to safety. Police said the outcome could have been much different if not for the officer's actions.

"That we were able to locate this man, that somebody was conscious enough to call this in, if not, he could have been there overnight, possibly for days, because that's not an area that most people frequent," East Greenbush Det. Sgt. Michael Guadagnino said. "So we just wanted to show that these officers, young officers, went above and beyond."

The ATV rider suffered a broken leg, but police said he will make a full recovery. Police encourage all riders to go with someone or tell a family member or friend where you're going.