Man found dead after apparent drowning in Java Lake

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Java Lake, New York
Java Lake
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Java Lake New York in Java Lake, New York: On Saturday, a SONAR search on Java Lake identified an underwater object that was later determined to be a missing boater, 46‑year‑old Robert Fuller. Fuller's body was pronounced dead at the scene of the apparent drowning. Authorities reported receiving a 911 call Friday evening about a capsized boat with two occupants; only one person was accounted for. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office stated that the victim likely died from accidental drowning and an investigation is ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert Fuller Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Man found dead after apparent drowning in Java Lake | News 4 Buffalo

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