ID Released For Missing LI Boater

The identity of a missing boater who is the subject of a massive search has been released by Suffolk County Police.

The Suffolk County Police marine unit, along with U.S. Coast Guard officials are searching for a man who fell overboard on the Great South Bay.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Police Department*

09/24/2019 12:49 p.m.

U.S. Coast Guard officials, along with local law enforcement, are on the Great South Bay searching for Samuel Gutierrez, 47, of East Islip, who went overboard around 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, said the Suffolk County Police.

The incident took place near Heckscher State Park, said Coast Guard spokesman Petty Officer Hunter Medley.

Gutierrez, who was aboard a 34-foot Fountain boat with two women, went overboard without a life jacket and never resurfaced. The women, who could not operate the boat, called for help.

Suffolk County Police Department marine bureau and aviation section officers responded to search for Gutierrez, along with the Coast Guard who sent a boat from Fire Island, Medley said.

A helicopter from Cape Cod made a pass over the area at first light to help search for the missing 47-year-old man, officials said.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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