I was just reading this report from NYS DEC Forest Ranger Calls. Just to remind everyone that the water is still COLD, so be prepared.
Oneida County
Town of Waterville
Rescue: On April 10 at 1:30 p.m., Forest Rangers responded to local emergency radio traffic about several people who had overturned their canoe on Chittning Pond in Tassell Hill State Forest. A fourth person in the party who had remained on shore, swam out and rescued one man. Ranger Robert Piersma was soon on scene, suited up in cold water rescue gear, and swam to the other two men. He then moved to the other men, who had been in the frigid water for nearly 30 minutes, clinging to one another for flotation and warmth. All four men were cold and unresponsive. They were transported by local emergency services to nearby hospitals for further care. The three canoers in the water were wearing personal flotation devices, which aided their survival in such harsh conditions.
Oneida County
Town of Waterville
Rescue: On April 10 at 1:30 p.m., Forest Rangers responded to local emergency radio traffic about several people who had overturned their canoe on Chittning Pond in Tassell Hill State Forest. A fourth person in the party who had remained on shore, swam out and rescued one man. Ranger Robert Piersma was soon on scene, suited up in cold water rescue gear, and swam to the other two men. He then moved to the other men, who had been in the frigid water for nearly 30 minutes, clinging to one another for flotation and warmth. All four men were cold and unresponsive. They were transported by local emergency services to nearby hospitals for further care. The three canoers in the water were wearing personal flotation devices, which aided their survival in such harsh conditions.