Fishing Tourney Injury - Sullivan County
On June 20, while patrolling the White Lake area in the town of Bethel, ECO Mary Grose observed a bass fishing tournament underway with a top prize of $1,500. ECO Grose observed a man who appeared to have an injury exiting the boat ramp. The ECO responded and evaluated the fisherman who had a fishing lure stuck in his left leg. The Officer then called EMS to help address the injury and help the angler get back out on the water to continue fishing.