New York State DEC Deer And Human Rescue In Delhi

Did you know? 71 Environmental Conservation chapters in New York State protect fish and wildlife while preserving environmental quality according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Last year (2024), almost 106,000 calls were fielded by the NYS Division of Law Enforcement. Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Investigators responded to over 30,000 complaints and worked on cases. The NYS DEC notes there were just under 16,000 tickets or arrests for violations, including deer poaching, solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.

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Whether solving environmental crimes, safeguarding New York’s natural resources and wildlife, or connecting with communities and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Investigators have a historic legacy of protecting New York’s air, land, water, and public safety every day and in every corner of the state. I am proud of their tireless efforts to enforce New York’s stringent Environmental Conservation Law by holding polluters accountable and promoting the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of the great outdoors, and encourage all New Yorkers interested in joining our ranks to learn how to become the next Environmental Conservation Police Officers.  NYS DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar

Here is something with a positive outcome from the NYS DEC. Early in December 2024 in Delaware County, after a call in from a passing motorist, DEC Officer Woodin responded to the report of a deer laying on the ice on Spring Lake which is located in the town of Delhi.

According to the NYS DEC, the deer was about 100 yards from the shoreline. Since the ice was not thick enough to walk on, Officer Woodin contacted local authorities for help to rescue the deer.

While waiting for help, Officer Woodin observed a person run out onto the ice with a snow tube from the other side of the lake, in an attempt to rescue the deer. Woodin told the person to stop, but unfortunately, the person fell through the ice, clinging on to the snow tube.

Officer Woodin contacted Delaware County Emergency Services. The person was rescued thanks to the efforts of Office Woodin, Delaware County Emergency Services personnel, and local fire department members.

The NYS DEC noted that after the human rescue, the team tried their efforts to rescue the deer which was still lying on the ice. A rescue boat was used to successfully tow the deer to shore.