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62-year-old dog owner drowns rescuing pup from Long Island river: cops

A Long Island woman drowned rescuing her dog who had jumped into a local river Sunday morning, cops said.  Catherine Andreau, 62, of Babylon, was staying in a houseboat along the Connetquot River in Oakdale when her pooch suddenly plunged into the waters around 1:30 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police.  Several hours later –
byOlivia Adams
5 August 2024
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A Long Island woman drowned rescuing her dog who had jumped into a local river Sunday morning, cops said. 

Catherine Andreau, 62, of Babylon, was staying in a houseboat along the Connetquot River in Oakdale when her pooch suddenly plunged into the waters around 1:30 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. 

Several hours later – just after 8 a.m. – an Oakdale Yacht Club worker spotted a woman floating in the river and called 911, cops said. 

An aerial image shows the Connetquot River in the area of the Oakdale Yacht club.
Andreau did not survive her plunge into the river, but her dog was able to be saved, police said. Google Maps

The woman — later identified as Andreau — was pulled from the waters of the six-mile-long river and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. 

The dog, meanwhile, survived the ordeal and was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment. 

Authorities described Andreau’s death as an apparent drowning based on preliminary evidence. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office will make an official determination.

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Hi, I'm Olivia Adams, a political correspondent committed to providing in-depth analysis and reporting on the political landscape. With a background in political science and years of experience covering elections, government policies, and political movements, I strive to give my readers a clear and comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter.
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