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Home Search and Rescue Coast Guard first responders recover two people who fell through ice on Sandy Pond in Oswego

Jan 23rd, 2017 · Comments Off on Coast Guard first responders recover two people who fell through ice on Sandy Pond in Oswego CLEVELAND — The bodies of two men who fell through the ice while ice fishing on Sandy Pond in Oswego, Monday, were recovered following a search by the Coast Guard and first responders from partnering agencies.

Shortly after 11 a.m., a watchstander at Coast Guard Station Oswego received a call from 911 dispatch stating that a good Samaritan reported seeing individuals in the water about one-quarter of a mile offshore in Sandy Pond.

An ice rescue team from Coast Guard Station Oswego responded. Rescue personnel from Sandy Creek Fire Department, the State Police, Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, and local EMS also responded.

When rescuers arrived on scene, one of the fishermen had already gone under water, while the other man was clinging to the edge of the ice. During the attempt to reach the man, he slipped under water and did not resurface.

After searching more than four hours, members of the Sandy Creek Fire Department Dive Team recovered the two fishermen near the area where they fell through the ice.

Earlier in the search, the Coast Guard requested assistance from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Ontario, Canada. Rescue crews aboard a Griffin helicopter and a C-130 assisted in the search. The Coast Guard also launched a rescue crew aboard a Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit. However, they were instructed to return to base after the two fishermen were recovered.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the two fisherman,”  stated Capt. Joseph Dufresne, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo command officer. “I commend the efforts of all who were involved in the rescue efforts.”

The Coast Guard is reminding those who recreate outdoors to be aware of weakening ice as a result of recent warm temperatures. Ice is unpredictable and can be extremely dangerous.

Those who recreate on ice should remember the acronym ICE, which stands for Information, Clothing, and Equipment. Get the right information on weather and ice conditions before going out; know where you’re going, how to get there, and how to call for help. Ensure you wear the proper clothing to prevent hypothermia and choose bright colors to be more easily seen by others.

The Coast Guard also recommends to:

Hypothermia is the biggest danger after falling through the ice, even if one manages to get out immediately. Hypothermia sets in quickly as the human body’s core temperature drops below 95 degrees.

Tags:Coast Guard Air Station Detroit · Coast Guard Sector Buffalo · Coast Guard Station Oswego · Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Ontario

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