Vessel damages historic lighthouse in Greene County

ATHENS — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating damage to the Hudson Athens Lighthouse after an apparent hit-and-run incident by an unknown vessel.

Deputies responded aboard Marine-1 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of damage to the historic lighthouse.

Preliminary findings indicate the lighthouse was struck sometime between 3 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the dock and stairs…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS