Particular person nonetheless lacking after boat capsizes off Lengthy Island coast

A peaceable boat journey turned perilous Saturday when the craft capsized off the Lengthy Island coast.


One particular person is lacking and three individuals have been rescued following the morning mayhem, in accordance with authorities and a number of reviews.


The drama unfolded at 10:10 a.m. when a misery name reported the vessel had capsized in Reynolds Channel, close to Level Lookout, in accordance with Nassau County police.


Three of the passengers onboard have been rescued and dropped at native hospitals.


An overturned boat off Long Island
The overturned boat off Lengthy IslandJim Staubitser

The seek for a fourth passenger continued Saturday afternoon, police mentioned.


A very good Samaritan vessel, Brett Allie 5, notified the Coast Guard they'd come across the capsized boat, the Every day Voice reviews.


Harbor patrol works to tow the boat back to shore
Harbor patrol works to tow the boat again to shoreJim Staubitser

Inside minutes of receiving the decision, Coast Guard Station Jones Seaside launched two response boats who recovered one particular person within the water. The Brett Allie 5 scooped up two individuals “who have been clinging to the vessel’s hull and sporting lifejackets,” the report mentioned.


Harbor patrol works to tow the boat back to shore
Harbor patrol works to tow the boat again to shoreJim Staubitser


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