Missing Cayuga County man found dead in Cross Lake
According to the New York State Police in Auburn, the 66-year-old man was last seen at his cottage on Cross Lake in Cayuga County, before being reported missing by his wife after he did not return home.
On Wednesday, Feb. 5 the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT)was called out onto Cross Lake when search efforts identified a possible location on the lake where a UTV may have broken through the ice.
Following the search, the 66-year-old was found deceased in Cross Lake and his body has been recovered.
URT is still working to retrieve the UTV which has not been possible due to current conditions.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the New York State Police at 585-398-4100.
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