EVANS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two ice fishermen were rescued from Lake Erie on Sunday, thanks to the United States Coast Guard and Erie County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office says the U.S. Coast Guard needed their help after a sheet of ice separated on Lake Erie, and two fishermen could not get back to shore.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit used infrared technology and found the two fishermen about a mile offshore. One was rescued by boat, and the other by the Erie County Air 1 Helicopter.
"This search and rescue operation highlights the importance of year-round training and teamwork," Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia said. "The Erie County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit, U.S. Coast Guard, and Evans Fire Department demonstrated seamless cooperation throughout the process, resulting in a successful rescue. It also emphasizes the value of investing in our equipment and technology. No police drone can evacuate a stranded individual to safety. 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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