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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
Police & Fire
Car Pulled From Waters Of Marina On Long Island Car Pulled From Waters Of Marina On Long Island
Car Pulled From Waters Of Marina On Long Island Firefighters, a dive team, and tactical rescue workers were on standby after a car ended up submerged in the water of a Long Island marina. It happened on Saturday, July 13 in Islip, according to the Islip Fire Department. At approximately 5:20 a.m., the department was notified that there was a car in the waters of Islip Marina, located at the end of Maple Street off Bayview Ave. The department responded, calling a nearby dive team in the event that passengers were still in the car. Once on the scene, the department said it confirmed that nobody was in the vehicle, canceling the nearb…

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by Sophie Grieser