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12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout 12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout
12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout Emergency responders were able to rescue 12 people from a 58-foot that was sinking on Long Island. The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Point Lookout. The vessel was about a half-mile offshore when it began taking on water, according to Nassau County Police. All passengers were safely brought back to shore. No injuries were reported.  Responding agencies were: Nassau County Police Marine Bureau 6, The Town of Hempstead Bay Constables,  Town of Oyster Bay Constables,  Atlantic Beach Rescue, Numerous neighboring fire departments.  SeaT…

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by Joe Lombardi
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5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead 5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead
5 Onboard Raft In Distress Rescued On Long Island Sound In Riverhead Five occupants of a raft in distress with insufficient safety gear were rescued on the Long Island Sound. At about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, the Riverhead Police Department received a call from someone who stated he was on a raft with four other people in the Long Island Sound off Reeves Beach and needed assistance.  The person reported the five were fishing when the current and wind began blowing them further away from the beach, and they could not return.  Riverhead Police Marine Unit and Dive Team members and the Riverhead Fire Department responded to the area.  Riverhe…

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by Joe Lombardi