In a dramatic incident off Hart Island, a boat captained by Joshua Brito, 33, caught fire, endangering 22 people onboard. As three passengers were rescued—one critically hurt—19 managed to swim to safety. Brito now faces charges of DWI and reckless endangerment. The FDNY coordinated a complex rescue operation amidst challenging circumstances, demonstrating the urgency of response in such emergencies. Assistant Chief Mike Meyers highlighted the boat's capacity issues, which contributed to the situation, underlining the risks of overcrowding on vessels.
FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers detailed the challenging rescue efforts, emphasizing the complexities involved in transferring patients from the water and coordinating emergency services on land.
The fire broke out as Marine 4 was conducting routine patrols, which likely facilitated a quick response to the emergency.
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