Recent Water Rescues by North Hempstead Bay Constables

A boater was rescued from a disabled vessel by North Hempstead Bay Constables after the engine was damaged by a small fire on Friday, July 3, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth announced Thursday.

The disabled vessel was drifting towards rocks inside Hewlett Point at 11 p.m. when constables arrived and towed it away. The Port Washington Fire Department responded to put out the fire.

The boat’s damaged wiring harness and main batteries were disconnected by the Bay Constables after the vessel was towed away.

The incident caused no injuries and the boat was found to be in compliance, the Town reports.

“We are extremely grateful for our Bay Constables’ vigilance in helping these boaters as they navigate North Hempstead waters,” Bosworth said. “They have proved once again how vital they are to the safety of boaters in our Town.”

Bay Constables also recused three kayakers who flipped over in the water after taking off from Atlantic Outfitters in Port Washington on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:15 p.m.

Constables and Atlantic Outfitters staff responded with a boat to rescue the kayakers. There were no serious injuries reported.

The Town’s Bay Constables monitor Marine Channels 9 and 16, and operate from the Town Dock in Port Washington. For more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311.

Image via Town of North Hempstead

Photo: (l-r) Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Bay Constable Mike Green, Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, Bay Constable Phil Purcell, Bay Constable Victor Fuentes, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Chief Bay Constable Mal Nathan, Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr., Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman.