Man Dies during Rafting Trip on Hudson River Glen Falls, NY POST-STAR INDIAN LAKE — A 45-year-old man from Madison County lost his life on Saturday while on a guided rafting trip on the Hudson River in the town of Indian Lake in Hamilton County. According to state police, Samuel M. Martin was on a guided rafting trip on the Hudson River when he was ejected from the raft. Martin was pulled back into the boat but was unresponsive, police said. State police and local EMS arrived at the scene around 1:32 p.m. Saturday at Barton Mines on Hudson River Plant Road in Indian Lake. Medical treatment was unsuccessful and Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. In a preliminary investigation, police discovered that Martin had been wearing appropriate gear: a safety helmet and a life preserver. Police said the case is still open and the investigation is ongoing. River leve wasl 5.6 @ North Creek. Brutally cold day! This was a trainee trip for some Hudson River guides. The incident happened below Bus Stop–last rapid of any significance–in 3 miles of class 1-2 run out. The raft hit a rock and several people fell out. One of them hit the water and became unresponsive. He was pulled in without delay and CPR was done. Definitely not a flush drowning; a heart attack is suspected.