Fisherman drowns in Battenkill

The body of a Shushan man was recovered from the Battenkill River on Wednesday, Oct. 5, after he apparently drowned while fishing near Washington County Route 61.

The victim was identified as 78-year old William G. Rose of Hickory Hill Road.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Rose was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

The Salem Fire Department, Salem Rescue Squad and Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad assisted law enforcement at the scene.