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Rescue underway for snowmobile operator who fell through ice in Griswold

GRISWOLD — Rescue teams are searching for a snowmobile operator who went missing Saturday evening. 9-1-1 dispatchers received emergency calls reporting a ...

GRISWOLD — Rescue teams are searching for a snowmobile operator who went missing Saturday evening.

9-1-1 dispatchers received emergency calls reporting a snowmobiler had gone missing in the Patchaug Pond area of Griswold just after 6 p.m.

D.E.E.P. EnCon Police immediately responded to the boat launch off Route 138 and launched a search operation with assistance from Connecticut State Police Troop E, the Taftville Fire Department and local area dive teams.

Officials believe the snowmobile was riding across the pond when the ice collapsed under the vehicle’s weight, causing the victim to fall into the frigid waters.

As of 9:30 p.m., the snowmobile operator was still reported missing.

Stay with FOX 61 as we provide updates to this story.

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