Body of missing boater recovered after extensive search in upstate NY; identity released

The body of a missing boater has been located after an extensive search on Sodus Bay in upstate New York, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies reported that the body of Rodney A. Bundschuh, 59, of Victor, New York, was found around 8:15 p.m. on Monday. A female passenger involved in the incident, Judi A. Bonk-Guy, 57, also of Victor, was pulled from the water on Sunday and remains in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

One dead following boating incident on Sodus Bay in New York

Authorities said that Bundschuh and Bonk-Guy were ejected into the water following a boating incident on Sodus Bay on Sunday. Deputies reported that a single cigar boat collided, leading to both the operator and passenger being ejected into the water.

Bonk-Guy was brought to shore by other boaters on Sunday and was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital.

Search for missing boating in upstate NY

The Sheriff's Marine Patrol and Dive Team searched the area Sunday into the early morning hours on Monday - but were unable to locate Bundschuh initially. The search resumed on Monday.

Investigation underway following death of boater on Sodus Bay

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office's search and recovery efforts were assisted by the New York State Police, New York State DEC, and the Ontario and Monroe County Sheriff's Offices.