Man Dies After Falling From Docked Boat on Grand Island

Man dies after falling from docked boat on Grand Island

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man drowned late Friday night after falling from a docked boat at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club on Grand Island, the Grand Island Fire Company said. First responders arrived on the scene around 12:30 a.m., and the victim's body was recovered approximately one hour later between Grass Island and Buckhorn Island State Park, deputy chief John Podlucky said. The victim was identified as Edward Lachapelle, 61, of Turner, Maine,…

Man Dies After Falling From Sailboat in Niagara River, Body Recovered

A boating incident on Grand Island has left a Maine man dead after he fell into the Niagara River early Saturday morning, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the victim, identified as 61-year-old Edward Lachapelle of Turner, Maine, went overboard from the back of his sailboat while it was docked at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club. Authorities received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 12:20am reporting that the man had fallen and …

Man falls from sailboat, drowns in Grand Island - Newport Dispatch

GRAND ISLAND — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man fatally fell off a sailboat into the Niagara River. At approximately 12:20 a.m. today, deputies responded to the vicinity of the Sandy Beach Yacht Club in the Town of Grand Island. A 911 caller reported the male had fallen from the back of his docked boat and may be drowning. At the time of patrol’s arrival, it was stated that the male had previously been observed in th…

Grand Island, NY - Maine Man Dies After Falling Off Sailboat Into Niagara River Near Sandy Beach Yacht Club

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Island, NY – A 61-year-old Maine man died early Friday morning after falling off a sailboat into the Niagara River near Grand Island, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies responded to the Sandy Beach Yacht Club after a 911 caller reported that the man had fallen from the back of his do…