Overview
- A 57-year-old fisherman fell through the ice about 100 yards from shore on Sodus Bay and was pulled out and taken to a hospital, authorities said.
- First responders stayed in contact with the man as they prepared the recovery, using a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office rescue boat to complete the save.
- The Alton, North Rose, Wolcott, and Sodus fire departments assisted alongside the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police.
- Resident Ken Dobbin said neighbors called 911, a bystander first tried to help without equipment, and the rescue was completed in about 30 minutes.
- Local reporting shows ice that looks firm near the shore turns thin farther out, and officials caution people to stay off ice under two inches thick.