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Heard on: Nassau County Fire - East · 1/11/2026 01:50 PM
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Five zero for Maric, a water emergency.
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A kayaker in distress.
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Kayaker rescued after water emergency near Short Beach

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a potential water rescue near the Coast Guard Station and Short Beach, west of Meadowbrook State Parkway, where a kayaker appeared to be in distress. Dive teams and EMS units were mobilized, and the kayaker was later picked up by a constable. The situation was resolved without further incident.

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NY-909E, Wantagh, NY 11793
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