CONESUS – Chickens and polar bears will run to the Beachcomber for the seventh annual Polar Plunge April 8. The annual plunge to benefit Vincent House Critical Care Facility tests the mettle of the hardiest 'polar bears,' who donate to the cause and jump into the chilly lake. Those too 'chicken' to jump in can just donate and watch the fun from the restaurant and cabana, which will soon be part of a major leap forward for the … [Read more...]
Love is in the Water as Pike Run at Conesus Inlet
CONESUS – The new season is driving the lake's predatory fish wild with passion and pushing them to make the leap at the inlet to spawn. The aggressive Northern Pike and delicious walleye are both in the full heat of their breeding season right about now. Both species are swimming over obstacles and into shallow water chasing their instinct to breed. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), pike are … [Read more...]
4 Local Fire Departments Hone Cold Water Rescue Skills in Conesus Lake
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Four local fire departments took to Conesus Lake on Sunday for annual ice and cold water rescue drills. The Conesus Fire Department hosted the Groveland, Springwater and Lakeville Fire Departments. Drills were at the Conesus Inlet Fish and Wildlife Management Area on East Swamp Road. Fire Department members practiced several different rescue scenarios throughout the morning. … [Read more...]
Searchers Back on Conesus Lake after 6-Day Hiatus
LIVONIA – Seachers are back on Conesus Lake after a six-day hiatus due to excessive ice. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty updated the public on Twitter that the search is back on for Chris Copeland and Jay Fluet. "Several boats on the lake with 3 side scans actively searching," tweeted Dougherty. Both men were reported missing at 3 a.m. on Feb. 12. The Sheriff’s Office’s underwater sonar robot, local fire department boats, and … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Continues into Fourth Day
LIVONIA – The search for the two missing snowmobilers on Conesus Lake continues Wednesday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty is updating the public on the operation over Twitter. "We will continue side scan sonar today at the northern end of the lake with open water. Two under water robots will work under the ice." tweeted Dougherty Wednesday morning. Christopher Copeland, 40, and Jason Fluet, 40, have been reported … [Read more...]
GoFundme Page to Help Copeland’s Daughters as Search Continues
LIVONIA — A GoFundMe page has been set up for Chris Copeland, who went missing while snowmobiling on Conesus Lake. Copeland went missing over the weekend while snowmobiling with his friend, Jay Fluet. They are believed to have fallen through the ice. Searchers recovered two helmets but have yet to recover either person. Funds raised will go to support the children. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty and first responders are now calling this a … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Enters Third Day
LIVONIA – The search for two missing men on Conesus Lake is now in its third day. Christopher Copeland, 40, and Jason Fluet, 40, have been reported missing since Sunday morning. Local fire department boats and Livingston County Sheriff's Office divers continue to search the lake Tuesday. "We live in a great county with extremely dedicated people who really care about the communities they serve and we have appreciative residents who continue … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Called Off Until Tuesday
LIVONIA – The search for two men who have been reported missing since Sunday has been postponed until Tuesday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty tweeted that divers did enter the water with an area of interest but did not recover anything. "The divers are up with nothing recovered. The recovery mission will resume tomorrow," tweeted Dougherty. Dougherty said at a Sunday press briefing that the men are believed to have … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Continues into Second Day
LIVONIA – The search continues for two missing men thought to have fallen through lake ice on a snowmobile early Saturday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed that the search has begun again after an overnight hiatus for safety reasons. "A round table discussion followed with assignments and deployment," said Dougherty. "Command will be at Vitale Park." Earlier on Sunday, Livingston County Sheriff Thomas … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Underway for 2 Missing Men
UPDATE: Conesus Lake Search Called Off Until Monday Morning LIVONIA – Rescuers are searching the north end of Conesus Lake for two men who were reported missing Sunday morning. According to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty on scene, teams are searching the lake with the help of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (AUV). "We took a report of two missing males," said Dougherty. "Part of the search includes a search of the lake. We did … [Read more...]
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