08/13/2026
Today at 1316 hours Sylvan Beach, Bridgeport and Cleveland were alerted for a water rescue on Oneida Lake. A caller reported a female had fallen off a boat and was in distress. The female was unable to get back to her boat. Sylvan Beach Water Rescue 3, Oneida County Sheriff's Marine 1 and Madison County Sheriff's Marine 1 responded to the scene. Sheriff's units arrived and were able to locate the female. Water rescue personnel entered the water and were able to get the female safely on board the rescue vessel. The female was brought to shore and evaluated by Vineall Ambulance. Another example of multiple agencies working together flawlessly to save a life. Thank you to Bridgeport, Cleveland, South Bay, Constantia, West Monroe, Caughdenoy and Brewerton for stand by coverage.