A 70-year-old man drowned Tuesday in Little Sodus Bay at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Cayuga County, according to New York State Police.
Man entered water to cool off, police say
Troopers responded to Fair Haven Beach State Park in the village of Fair Haven around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, after receiving a report of a drowning in Little Sodus Bay.
According to State Police, the man entered the water from a boat to cool off. Due to high winds in the area Tuesday afternoon, the boat drifted away, leaving him unable to return to the vessel.
A 69-year-old woman then entered the water in an attempt to help the man after he went underwater and did not resurface, troopers said.
The woman was rescued by a nearby boater.
Body recovered from Little Sodus Bay
The man’s body was recovered late Tuesday night by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team, according to State Police.
The Cayuga County coroner was notified and responded to the scene. The man’s name has not been released.
State Police continue to investigate the incident.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 70-year-old man dies after drowning at popular New York state park
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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