5, Caught In Riptides, Rescued From Nearly Being Swept Away At Long Island Beach: Police

SHIRLEY, NY — Five people, including a mother and her two children, were rescued after nearly being swept away in riptides off of Smith Point County Park in Shirley on Friday night, Suffolk police said.

The 34-year-old mom was caught in a riptide with her six-and 10-year-old daughters just before 6 p.m., and a 36-year-old man helped pull them to shore safely, according to police.

Shortly after, a 30-and a 40-year-old were caught in a riptide there, and a surfer helped them to shore, police said.

The Mastic Beach Ambulance Company was on hand and checked everyone out, and all refused further medical treatment, according to police.