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Marine Bureau, Harbormaster Rescue Six From Kayaks, Riptide On Long Island Sound In Smithtown Marine Bureau, Harbormaster Rescue Six From Kayaks, Riptide On Long Island Sound In Smithtown
Marine Bureau, Harbormaster Rescue Six From Kayaks, Riptide On Long Island Sound In Smithtown Six people were rescued from dangerous waters off Long Island Sound in Smithtown, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, Aug. 10. Marine Bureau officers and the Town of Smithtown Harbormaster responded to two separate incidents — first involving three kayakers, then two swimmers and a jet skier — according to the release. Three adult male kayakers from Central Islip were about a mile north of Nissequogue when a double kayak began taking on water and partially submerged. Jorge Alexander, 39, fell into the water and was separated from Anibal Canetas, 45, who stayed in the boat. Miguel Dom…
Good Samaritan Rescues Jet Skier On Frozen Mastic Canal (VIDEO) Good Samaritan Rescues Jet Skier On Frozen Mastic Canal (VIDEO)
Good Samaritan Rescues Jet Skier On Frozen Mastic Canal (Video) A New York woman is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a jet skier who became stranded on a frozen canal, sending him into frigid waters. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Thursday, Dec. 26, on Long Island's Poospatuck Creek in Mastic Beach, after a jet skier found himself stuck and sinking in the icy water. Kayla Masotto, a nearby resident, sprang into action after spotting the man struggling in the freezing canal. Video shared on Instagram shows Masotto walking out onto the thin ice with her paddleboard to reach the man, whose arms and legs had gone numb from the cold water. A second …
'Senior Sales Superstar:' Boonton Dad, Rockstar Employee Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love 'Senior Sales Superstar:' Boonton Dad, Rockstar Employee Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love
'Senior Sales Superstar:' Boonton Dad, Rockstar Employee Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love Karl Edward Schafer, a Morris County resident with roots in Bergen County, died on Monday, Nov. 18, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of kindness, warmth, and a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him, according to his obituary on the Bizub-Parker Funeral Home website. He was 61 years old. A graduate of Indian Hills High School in 1981, Karl went on to study at Calvin College in Michigan and spent over two decades building a life in Montville and then in Boonton, his obituary says.  Karl’s career as a Senior Account Manager at BradyPLUS in Carlstadt was a perfect reflection o…
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island More than three years after an 18-year-old jet skier was killed in a collision with a speedboat off Long Island, the man who prosecutors say is responsible for her death has been formally charged. Christopher Palma, age 48, of Oceanside, was arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the death of Caitlin McDonald. Earlier Report: ID Released For Rockville Center 18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Jet Ski, Motorboat Prosecutors said Palma, an experienced boater, was operating a 35-foot Fountain boat “at a high rate of…
First Responders Called To Jersey Shore Jet Skier 'In Distress' (DEVELOPING) First Responders Called To Jersey Shore Jet Skier 'In Distress' (DEVELOPING)
First Responders Called To Jersey Shore Jet Skier 'In Distress' (Developing) First responders were called to a jet skier in distress on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The call for help came in at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5 near Thomas A. Mathis Bridge in Toms River, initial reports said. The call came from a passerby who did not stay on location, a Toms River police spokeswoman said. The call appears to be unfounded, she said.
Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America
Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America You don't have to go to Hawaii to find a great beach. Well, you can — or you can stay right here in Maryland. Not only is Ocean City Beach a good beach, it's among the 25 best in America, TravelAndLeisure.com says. Privacy, accessible parking, boardwalk and public transportation are just some of the factors the website looked at in choosing the best beaches in the country. "Ten miles of white-sand beach plus a three-mile boardwalk packed with amusement park rides, bike rentals, shops, and delectable treats make Ocean City Beach a popular vacation spot," the website says.  "You'll fin…
Man Rescued After Being Stranded In Long Island Sound For Hours Man Rescued After Being Stranded In Long Island Sound For Hours
Man Rescued After Being Stranded In Long Island Sound For Hours Officers rescued a jet ski operator who had been stranded in the Long Island Sound for about three hours. At about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, a friend of the 60-year-old man notified the United States Coast Guard that the man was more than three hours overdue to return to Rocky Point, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said a police helicopter responded just before 7 p.m. and located the jet ski floating in the water with no occupant.  SCPD officers Michael Malone and Shawn Mooney responded onboard the Marine Delta and found the man about a quarte…
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse A couple with ties to the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore were among the dozens of victims killed in the Surfside, Florida building collapse. David and Bonnie Epstein were on the 9th floor of the Champlain Towers South with their dog, Chase, loved ones say. They previously lived in Bucks County, PA and Brooklyn, NY, and spent summers in Ventnor, NJ, according to 6abc. David and Bonnie had one child, 26-year-old Jonathan, their pride and joy, according to David's business partner, Richard Oller. Jonathan penned a heartfelt tribute to his parents on Facebook. Heartbroken to shar…
Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County
Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County Two jet skiers were rescued after being stranded on an island off the coast of Fairfield County. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, April 18, prompting the Norwalk Fire Department to respond with its fireboat on Goose Island, said Deputy Chief Steve Shay. The two boaters became stranded when their jet skis broke down.  The fire department towed their jets skis and gave them a ride back to the dock safely.  No injuries reported.
Man Suffers Medical Episode While Jet Skiing On Long Island, Police Say Man Suffers Medical Episode While Jet Skiing On Long Island, Police Say
Man Suffers Medical Episode While Jet Skiing On Long Island, Police Say All hands were on deck to help rescue a jet skier who suffered a medical episode and was found in the water near a North Shore beach on Long Island. The 38-year-old man from Queens suffered a medical episode while jet skiing in Sands Point at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2 when he was found face down in the water by a witness. Due to the location of the medical episode north of Sands Point, a Marine Unit from the New Rochelle Police Department was first to respond, transporting the man to North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. Crews from the Port Washington Fire Departm…