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Six Rescued After Boat Completely Capsizes Off Lido Beach Six Rescued After Boat Completely Capsizes Off Lido Beach
Six Rescued After Boat Completely Capsizes Off Lido Beach Six boaters had to be rescued by police on Long Island when their boat completely capsized off Nickerson Beach on Labor Day. The Nassau County Marine unit responded to Nickerson Beach at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7 in Lido Beach, when the boat capsized approximately 200 yards off the shore with six passengers on board who were all tossed into the water. It is unclear what caused the boat to capsize. Officers were able to safely rescue the six boaters, who were transported back to land without incident.  Each was evaluated by paramedics at the scene, with no injuries we…

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by Zak Failla
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Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting
Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting Ocean swimming in Nassau County has been temporarily suspended after the latest shark sighting off the shore of a local beach. The latest shark sighting - at least the fifth in the past few days - was spotted off Nickerson Beach at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, officials said. The shark was believed to be between six and eight feet in length. Earlier story - Latest Long Island Shark Sighting Shuts Down Swimming At Jones Beach The swimming suspension came shortly after Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that police would be increasing aerial and Marine patrols off …

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by Zak Failla