A grateful borough this week thanked the City Fire Department’s Marine Division for saving the three passengers of a disabled boat in 8-foot waters off the coast of Breezy Point.
According to the FDNY, “Members had to work quickly and tactically position Marine 3’s vessel (pictured) in order to safely bring [the victims] aboard and onto shore.”
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) praised the quick response of City firefighters.
“What was meant to be a fun Memorial Day weekend outing quickly turned chaotic when a boat was caught against the Breezy Point jetty rocks in rough waters. Fortunately, New York’s Bravest responded quickly, pushing through strong wind and waves to reach three people in distress,” said Ariola, chairwoman of the Council Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. “A job well done by our FDNY—as always, we all owe them a great debt of gratitude for preventing what could easily have been a disaster.”
The three rescued individuals were treated by the firefighters aboard for dehydration and exposure to the elements by the firefighters aboard Marine 3, before they were transferred to EMS for further care.
Photo Courtesy of FDNY
