8 people rescued from boat taking on water off Sands Point, authorities say
Numerous emergency agencies responded Friday night when a 62-foot vessel with eight passengers on board off Sands Point was taking on water. Credit: NCPD
Eight passengers were rescued from a vessel that was taking on water off Sands Point on Friday night, according to the NYPD.
The 62-foot boat suffered damage to the hull, which led to the emergency, a police spokesperson said.
The incident occurred at 7 p.m. in the vicinity of Success Rock, a news release said.
The Nassau County Marine Bureau, Town of North Hempstead Bay Constables, U.S. Coast Guard, Rye Police Department Marine Bureau and the FDNY Marine Bureau all assisted in the rescue.
No injuries were reported.
Joshua Needelman covers the Town of North Hempstead for Newsday. A Long Island native and University of Maryland graduate, his work has appeared in publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post.
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