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Lake Erie fisherman saved by strangers after boat capsizes

Three men were fishing at Lake Erie near Cattaraugus Creek when they discovered an unknown fisherman in the water.
Credit: WGRZ

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A fisherman was rescued from Lake Erie on Sunday morning after a boat capsized, according to the U.S. Coast Guard in Buffalo.

Three men were fishing at Lake Erie near Cattaraugus Creek when they discovered an unknown fisherman in the water. The men saved the fisherman from open water and contacted the Coast Guard to assist in the boat rescue. 

It is unclear at this time how the incident occurred. However, the Coast Guard said the fisherman was not injured, and the boat was towed to safety.

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