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NCPD Marine Bureau Officers & Aviation Unit Rescue Stranded Duck Hunters in Oceanside

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By Published: November 28 2013

LongIsland.com

The Public Information Office reports the details of an Unusual Incident that occurred in Oceanside on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 6:50 A.M.

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Oceanside, NY - November 28th, 2013 - The Public Information Office reports the details of an Unusual Incident that occurred in Oceanside on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 6:50 A.M.
 
According to police, four male duck hunters, ages 55, 28, 28 and 21 were in a boat near the marshes of Hewlett Harbor when it overturned. Members of the Fourth Precinct, Nassau County Police Department Marine Bureau and Nassau County Police Department Aviation Unit responded. The victims were removed from the water by civilian vessels. All four men were transported to an area hospital where they were treated for hypothermia.
 
The duck hunters weapons were recovered and secured and their boat towed by Marine Bureau.