Rogers was injured twice during the battle, once to the head and once to the hand.[12] The French reported that they were at a disadvantage, since they were without snowshoes and "floundering in snow up to their knees".[13] Once darkness set in, Rogers and his survivors retreated 6 miles (9.7 km) to Lake George, where he sent Stark with two men to Fort William Henry for assistance.[12] On January 23, Rogers returned to Fort William Henry with 48 able-bodied and six wounded soldiers.[14]