A Medford man was rescued after becoming trapped in chest-high mud while Jogger in Smithtown.
Police say the man’s dog wandered onto a drained pond in Blydenburgh County Park. As he attempted to retrieve the dog, he began to sink.
Police, aided by a helicopter, were able to locate the man and pull him to safety.
Jogger saved after becoming trapped in mud

A jogger was rescued on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo credit SCPD