2 Young Boaters Rescued From Capsized Vessel In Peconic Bay: DEC

JAMESPORT, NY — Two young boaters were rescued from the Peconic Bay in recent weeks, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The DEC said on July 20, while patrolling the Peconic Bay, two environmental conservation officers, Landon Simmons and Aric Boyes, received reports of a capsized vessel near Jamesport.

The officers immediately responded and found two young boaters sitting on top of the small, capsized boat; ECOs rescued the duo and retrieved some of their gear floating in the water, the DEC said.

The Riverhead Police Department's marine patrol arrived a short time later, righted the boat, and towed it to shore, the DEC said.