Police Suspend Recovery Operation for Fisherman Missing Off Penfield Beach in Fairfield

2 fisherman rescued, 1 still missing after rising tide traps them on reef at Conn. beach

Investigators said that while the two fishermen were on a reef, the incoming tide quickly surrounded them, leaving them trapped, with the water still rising and no safe way back to shore.

Search Underway For Missing Person In Waters Off Fairfield: Police

The incident was reported Saturday, according to authorities.

Police suspend recovery operation for fisherman missing off Penfield Beach in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn.  (WTNH) — The search and recovery efforts for a missing New York man swept off the reef at Penfield Beach in Fairfield on Saturday morning has been suspended for the evening, police and fire officials said.  According to the Fairfield Police Department, dispatch received a report that fishermen were in distress off the [...]

Fairfield Police and National Guard search for missing person at Penfield Beach

Fairfield Police say they are working with the United States Coast Guard and other public safety officials to search for a missing person in the water at Penfield Beach Saturday morning. They ask the public to avoid the area and refrain from approaching officerss on scene. That is all the information at this time.

2 rescued, fisherman still missing after getting trapped in rising water at Connecticut beach

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Two people, including a fisherman, have been rescued, and crews are looking to locate another that was trapped on a reef when water started to rise at a Connecticut beach.The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a call for help after getting a report that two fishermen were in distress off the reef at Penfield Beach. It happened around 7 a.m. on Saturday.EXPERTS SAY MILLIONS OF SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES COULD PLAGUE NEW YORK CITY…