The Nassau County Police Department reports a Water Emergency that occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:55 pm in Hewlett Harbor.

According to police, Nassau County Marine Bureau received a call from a male who stated he was duck hunting with two other individuals on a marsh.  The male explained a large gust of wind blew their boat away leaving them stranded.  Marine 5 was dispatched and responded to the area.  Helicopter 4 responded, provided aerial assistance and used flood lights to illuminated the area where the hunters were located.  The crew of Marine 5 placed the hunters safely on board and transported them back to shore.  A friend of the hunters located the boat and towed it back.

No injuries were reported.

Details by: PIO                                                                                  01/28/21/2315/8688