State Police investigate a boat capsized in the town of Waddingto...

Press release

On July 22, 2024, at approximately 5:57 p.m. State Police members responded to Coles Creek near Coles Creek Road in the town of Waddington for a report of a boat capsized. A preliminary investigation determined there were two passengers on the boat when it overturned sending them into the water. One passenger was able to safely get to shore, while the other was not located. State Police, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, multiple dive agencies, and fire and rescue teams are searching for the other missing passenger.

This is an ongoing investigation.