Bainbridge teen drowns in Susquehanna River
BAINBRIDGE – The New York State Police reported the drowning death of a 16-year-old Bainbridge girl Tuesday evening after she was swept beneath the waters of the Susquehanna River while swimming with her brother.
Police confirmed that Rhoda Stoltzfus, of 2702 State Highway 7, Bainbridge, was swimming in the river located just behind her home with an older sibling when she was pulled by a strong current into deeper water.
Troopers said the victim’s brother was also pulled into the current, but was able to swim to safety.
The Chenango County emergency dispatch center received the 911 call at 4:07 p.m. with the Bainbridge, Afton, Harpursville and Sidney Fire Departments responding.
The Chenango County and state police dive teams also responded. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office also dispatched its emergency air boat to the scene.
Less than 45 minutes after the 911 call was received, crews located Miss Stoltzfus submerged in the river. She was taken by ambulance to the Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney, where she was pronounced dead.
Police confirmed that Rhoda Stoltzfus, of 2702 State Highway 7, Bainbridge, was swimming in the river located just behind her home with an older sibling when she was pulled by a strong current into deeper water.
Troopers said the victim’s brother was also pulled into the current, but was able to swim to safety.
The Chenango County emergency dispatch center received the 911 call at 4:07 p.m. with the Bainbridge, Afton, Harpursville and Sidney Fire Departments responding.
The Chenango County and state police dive teams also responded. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office also dispatched its emergency air boat to the scene.
Less than 45 minutes after the 911 call was received, crews located Miss Stoltzfus submerged in the river. She was taken by ambulance to the Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney, where she was pronounced dead.
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