Long Island Teen Rescued From Burning Home By Good Samaritans: Police

SAYVILLE, NY — Two good Samaritans rescued a teenage boy from the second story of a burning home in Sayville on Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk police said.

The fire started at the Astor Drive home at around 2 p.m., with a 911 caller telling officers that there was one person trapped inside, but by the time they arrived, Richard Mosback and another person had rescued the teen, according to police.

Mosback was unable to go inside the front door due to heavy smoke and flames and he used a ladder supported by a second good Samaritan to help the teen from his second-floor window, police said.

Mosback was taken to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, but the teen did not require medical attention, police said.

A dog died in the fire, according to police.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to be non-criminal, police said.

Multiple fire departments, as well as the Town of Islip Fire Marshal responded.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the teen and his family.

So far, $52,000 has been raised.