Officers Rescue Man from Long Island Sound

A man needed to be rescued from the Long Island Sound after his kayak sank Friday night, Suffolk Police said.

Police received a 911 call reporting a possible stranded boater calling for help in the Sound to the right of the Old Field Point Light House at about 10:15 p.m.

Sixth Precinct Officers John Roy and Matthew Merced responded, made their way to the water’s edge and could hear a man calling for help.

The Suffolk County Aviation Section responded and was able to illuminate the area. The officers directed the helicopter towards the cries for help and located the subject. The man was located swimming approximately 100 feet from shore. Marine Bureau units also responded but were unable to approach the swimmer’s location due to the rocky conditions, police said.

Roy removed his gear and vest and entered the water. He made his way to the kayaker, placed him in a lifeguard rescue hold and swam back to shore. Merced followed Roy and assisted the pair back to shore.

The kayaker, who police did not identify, was able to walk away from the water unassisted. He was evaluated by Setauket Fire Department medical personnel and did not require further medical attention.

The man reported he had gone night fishing in his kayak and while he was out on the water his kayak began taking on water and eventually sank. He did not have a personal flotation device nor did he have his cellphone with him.

The incident occurred on the same day a 21-year-old man needed to be rescued from the Great South Bay after he was thrown overboard when his boat hit a wave.

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