Crime & Safety
3 Dead, 1 Missing After Boat Sinks In NYC Waters
The U.S. Coast Guard, FDNY and NYPD responded to a distress call about a boat taking on water five miles southeast of Breezy Point.
NEW YORK CITY — Three people died, two were hospitalized, and one person is still missing after a boating accident on Sunday near Breezy Point, Queens.
Around 12 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard, FDNY and NYPD responded to a distress call about a boat taking on water five miles southeast of Breezy Point.
The boat was found sinking in the Ambrose Channel. Three Coast Guard rescue boats responded to the scene and pulled five individuals from the water.
Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Three people were pronounced dead at local hospitals and two others were sent for treatment in critical condition, according to multiple media reports.
One person remains unaccounted for as of Monday morning, officials said.
Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Coast Guard is still searching for the missing individual,” Sydney Phoenix, a Guard spokesperson, told The Associated Press. “We currently have an aircrew from Air Station Atlantic City and the Coast Guard Cutter Chadwick” in the area.
The identities of the victims have not been released as of Monday morning.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. This post may be updated.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
