2 People Rescued After Falling Off Jet Ski On Long Island Sound: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — Two people were rescued Saturday after falling off a jet ski into the Long Island Sound, police said.

According to Riverhead Town police, the incident took place at 3:47 off Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport. A 911 call came in about the two people who'd fallen off the jet ski and were in distress, about three-quarters of a mile northeast of Iron Pier Beach.

The Riverhead Police Department's dive and rescue team was notified and responded to the scene, launching their marine rescue vessel, authorities said. The Jamesport Fire Department and Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also notified and responded, police said.

The Riverhead Police Departments dive and rescue team found the two people in the water about a quarter mile from their jet ski, officials said. They were saved from the water and taken back to Iron Pier Beach, where they were treated by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps and transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center with minor injuries, police said.

The jet ski was recovered a short time later and turned over to a family member, police said.