Rochester firefighters rescue person from frigid waters of Lake Ontario

Rochester, N.Y. — Firefighters sprung into action after a person fell from the pier at Ontario State Beach.

Rochester firefighters responded to Lake Ontario just before 1:30 p.m. for a report of a person who had fallen into the water and was clinging to an ice sheet.

Firefighters made contact with the victim and determined an immediate GO rescue was needed, according to Rochester Fire Department Public Information Officer Howard Villegas…

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