Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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06/13/2017

Missing Meriden Teenager Recovered

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police announced that the body of Jay Agli, age 17, of Meriden was recovered at 11:46 a.m. today, June 13, by the State Police Dive Team in the Connecticut River.  He was recovered south of Haddam Island – off Haddam Meadows State Park – near where he went into the water on Sunday.  EnCon Police are continuing to investigate and the State Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.
Background Information
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2017, State Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police were notified that a 17-year old male from Meriden was missing after having been on a sandbar in the Connecticut River off Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam. He reportedly had gone into the river to assist his 19-year old sister who had fallen from the sand bar into the water.  His sister was picked up by a nearby boater.
A search took place by land, vessels and dive teams. State EnCon Police, State Police, US Coast Guard, Haddam Fire Department, Chester Fire Department, and Middletown Fire Department and Dive Team and Police Department were involved in the search. 
No further information is available at this time.
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