Posted on: November 11, 2026 09:30 AM

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State Police determine reported kidnapping in indian lake was a Hoax

On November 9, 2026, at approximately 1:53 p.m., New York State Police responded to the Blue Mountain Lake area in the town of Indian Lake after receiving a report of an armed individual holding another person against their will.

Responding Troopers and assisting agencies checked the initial location provided, nearby residences and outbuildings. As additional information was received, members also checked locations at the Adirondack Experience – The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake that matched descriptions provided by the caller. No hostage, armed individual or evidence of the reported incident was located.

Investigators remained in contact with the caller during the response and evaluated the information provided. Based on the investigation and checks of the reported locations, State Police determined that the report was false.

The incident was determined to be a swatting hoax, a false report of an emergency intended to prompt a law enforcement response. State Police found no threat to the community associated with this report.

The investigation into the false report remains ongoing.

From NYSP