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Boater Suffers Medical Emergency, Crashes Near Fire Island Marina, Police Say Boater Suffers Medical Emergency, Crashes Near Fire Island Marina, Police Say
Boater Suffers Medical Emergency, Crashes Near Fire Island Marina, Police Say A boater had to be rescued after crashing near a marina on Fire Island. A 34-year-old Islip resident was operating a 25-foot boat Wednesday evening, June 8, when he apparently suffered a medical emergency, according to Suffolk County Police. He crashed into the Fire Island Pines bulkhead just before 6 p.m. and was ejected from the vessel, police said. A good Samaritan was able to jump in the water and keep the man afloat until Marine Bureau officers arrived, according to police. The officers provided first aid to the man and got his boat under control, which was traveling in circles, poli…