Teenager Drowns in Lake Erie
A 14-year-old drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Erie after large waves prevented the child from getting back to shore.
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies say the 14-year-old and a 13-year-old were playing in the water at about 3:40 when they couldn’t get back to shore. The teenager’s father, 45-year-old Joseph Polisoto of Dunkirk jumped into the water and was able to swim out to the teens. But then the current forced all three to where the sheer cliffs prevented them from reaching the shore.
Rescue crews were able to locate Polisoto and the 13-year-old and throw them lines and life vest. The 14-year-old was found later and taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounce dead.
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies say the 14-year-old and a 13-year-old were playing in the water at about 3:40 when they couldn’t get back to shore. The teenager’s father, 45-year-old Joseph Polisoto of Dunkirk jumped into the water and was able to swim out to the teens. But then the current forced all three to where the sheer cliffs prevented them from reaching the shore.
Rescue crews were able to locate Polisoto and the 13-year-old and throw them lines and life vest. The 14-year-old was found later and taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounce dead.
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