Body of Missing Fisherman Reportedly Recovered

SCRIBA – A body was recovered this afternoon (Sept. 25) in Lake Ontario. It is believed to be that of a Pennsylvania fisherman who went missing on Lake Ontario, according to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office.

The body of 56-year-old Mark Deiter was found in about 100 feet of water. He was reportedly still in his boat that had sunk.

He was located around 1:42 p.m.

The two other men that had been in the boat jumped into the water, used floatation devices and a cooler to float until they were rescued shortly after the Saturday night incident.

Deiter ‘s body was taken to the Onondaga County Medical Examiner for a positive identification.

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