Suffolk County Police Rescue Woman Who Floated A Mile Off Shore In Long Island Sound

Suffolk County Police Rescue Woman Who Floated A Mile Off Shore In Long Island Sound

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Video provided by the Suffolk County Police Department shows a woman being rescued from the Long Island Sound.

Investigators said the 21-year-old drifted about a mile off shore from Shoreham Beach at around 7 a.m. on Sunday.

A friend called 911 when she lost sight of her.

From a police helicopter, rescuers spotted the swimmer in distress and dropped flotation devices before getting her on a boat.

The woman was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.

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July 19, 2021 at 05:50AM