Sinking boaters saved by firefighters in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A group of boaters are recovering after being narrowly saved from their sinking vessel ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Three boaters were sailing in the East River near the Whitestone Bridge last Tuesday when they suddenly hit an object and began sinking, according to the FDNY.
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Firefighters quickly responded to the mayday call and found the three people clinging to the sinking boat for life, one of which had a head injury, fire officials say.
Emergency response teams had to make three separate trips, fighting against strong currents, to bring each person back to shore, according to a social media post from the FDNY. One person even had to be pulled from the water by FDNY divers.
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'Combined with our firefighting experience in high-stress situations where every second counts, we worked together, stayed in our lanes, and saved lives. It was incredible teamwork. I am very proud of these guys,' said said Lt. Torres of FDNY Marine 4.
All three people were treated for shock, hypothermia and other injuries before being transferred to EMS at Fort Totten.
Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here.
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