Crime & Safety
Two Swimmers Rescued Off Nassau Channel
The swimmers were not injured other than exhaustion from swimming against the tide, police say.
WANTAGH, NY - Two swimmers were rescued from the Sloop Channel in Wantagh while struggling to reach another vessel on Monday afternoon, according to Nassau Police.
While on routine patrol, officers noticed a 9-foot Zodiac boat in apparent distress drifting in a swift current, due to engine trouble at about 2:20 p.m.
As the patrol vessel came closer, officers saw two swimmer struggling to reach the Zodiac to try to get help.
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The two swimmers were originally on board a 33 foot Carver which was anchored a quarter mile east of the location.
Police officers secured the two swimmers aboard their boat, along with the operator of the Zodiac, and placed the Zodiac in a stern tow.
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The occupants of both boats all knew each other, but police have not yet released their identities.
The two swimmers had no injuries other than exhaustion from swimming against the tide and refused medical attention at scene.
No other injuries were reported.
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