2 ice fishermen rescued after being stranded on Lake Erie

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two ice fishermen were rescued Sunday night after a sheet of ice on Lake Erie separated and floated a mile offshore, the Erie County Sheriff’s office said.

The U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance with a search and rescue operation around 6:30 p.m. Sunday following reports of a fisherman unable to return to shore. The pair were found using infrared technology and one of them was rescued on a skiff rescue boat.

Air 1 assisted in the rescue of the second ice fisherman, who was treated by fire officials at Sturgeon Point Marina.

Video of the rescue was posted on social media by the Erie County Sheriff’s office.

“This search and rescue operation highlights the importance of year-round training and teamwork,” said Erie County Sheriff John Garcia. “Thanks to the recent purchase of two new helicopters, our Aviation Unit will stand ready to respond for decades to come.”

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2 ice fishermen rescued after being stranded on Lake Erie

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