Search efforts resume for missing Chautauqua Lake swimmer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An unidentified male swimmer reportedly went missing at Lake Chautauqua on Saturday, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office.

A 911 call came in around 4:40 p.m. reporting the missing swimmer near Chautauqua Institution. The Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team, CCSO Marine Patrol, and several local fire departments began a search, however the swimmer was not located before nightfall.

The search was paused due to darkness and is resuming this morning. More info is set to be released at a later time, per the sheriff’s office…

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