Person Rescued from Icy Waters Near Rochester's Charlotte Pier
• Person rescued from icy waters near Charlotte Pier in Rochester, NY after falling into Lake Ontario.
• Bystanders alerted authorities after hearing cries for help and spotting the individual clinging to ice.
• Firefighters rescued the semi-conscious person from 34°F (1°C) water; individual hospitalized for hypothermia treatment.
Person falls into icy Lake Ontario waters
On Sunday afternoon, a dramatic rescue unfolded near Charlotte Pier in Rochester, New York, when a person fell into the icy waters of Lake Ontario. The incident happened shortly after the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser at nearby Ontario Beach Park, adding an ironic twist to the day's events.
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