A missing person at Cedar Beach, found in Lake Erie approximately 100 yards off shore, was located by city fire officials on Thursday evening.

Dunkirk Fire Department reports it was dispatched at 8:28 p.m. to assist the Police Department with locating the person. Firefighters, using thermal imaging and spotlights, located the subject in the waters. The individual was assisted from the water by fire and police personnel and transported by Alstar ambulance. All fire department units were clear of the incident at 9:03 p.m.