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Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In Long Island Sound Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In Long Island Sound
Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In Long Island Sound A report of a possible overturned kayak prompted authorities to conduct an extensive search of the Westchester shoreline in order to find the distressed vessel.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 6:45 p.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received a report of a vessel in distress on Long Island Sound in the area of Transport Rock.  According to the department, witnesses told authorities that they had seen a kayak with red and green lights off the coast of the Edith Read Sanctuary. However, they soon lost sight of the kayak and became worried that it had overturned.  …

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Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning
Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning A 21-year-old man died after what authorities say appears to be an accidental drowning. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was found around 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 12 in Westchester near Rye Playland and the Edith Read Sanctuary. EMS personnel performed CPR on the man at the scene. He was pronounced dead at Greenwich Hospital. Signs posted in the area say that swimming, fishing and kayaking are not permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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