Rescued passengers were transferred to fireboat 343 in a shuttlle operation
DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Coast Guard and partner agency crews last night responded to a ferry aground with 27 people aboard near Rockaway Inlet, New York.
The Flyer, an 80-foot New York City Ferry became stuck on a sandbar at approximately 5:30 p.m after departing from the Rockaway terminal at 5:15 p.m., en route to Wall Street’s Pier 11.
Boat crews from Coast Guard Station New York, and Station Sandy Hook arrived on scene with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and New York City Police Department (NYPD) marine units.
Shallow water prevented Coast Guard crews from safely approaching the ferry, but the FDNY was able to evacuate 23 passengers and a crew member safely.
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