West Point cadet from LI rescues stranded kayakers
Two West Point cadets -- one of them a Long Islander -- are being credited with rescuing two stranded kayakers on the Hudson River.
Cadet Sam Mo, of Great Neck, and Cadet Daniel Bleyl, of Tucson, Ariz., swam into the river late Wednesday after hearing the kayakers' cries for help, the U.S. Military Academy said.
Mo, a member of the class of 2016, and Bleyl, a member of the class of 2014, swam 300 to 400 yards to get to the kayakers.
The pair, both members of the Army swim team, treaded water for about 20 minutes until help arrived. A third cadet swim team member notified emergency officials.
A power boat used by West Point's crew team helped the victims to shore. The unidentified victims were treated for exposure.
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