7-year-old critically injured in Canandaigua Lake boating accident

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Canandaigua, New York
Incident type
Boating, Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Canandaigua New York in Canandaigua, New York: A 7‐year‐old child was critically injured after falling from a pontoon boat on Canandaigua Lake and being struck by the propeller. Deputies responded around 5:30 p.m. to The Lake House in Canandaigua, where rescuers pulled the child back onto the vessel before bringing him to shore. The child’s leg sustained a severe laceration and he was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

7-year-old critically injured in Canandaigua Lake boating accident

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