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Babies rescued from car sinking in Connetquot River

June 9, 2008

Twin babies strapped into their car seats were plucked from the Connetquot River Monday after their car accidentally rolled more than 70 feet and plunged into the river as their terrified mother, standing beside the car, screamed for help.

The twins' mother, helped by a Dowling College student and a security guard, pulled the youngsters to safety, police said.

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