2 kayakers rescued from Long Island Sound near Great Neck

The incident happened Sunday night off the shore of Great Neck.

News 12 Staff

Aug 5, 2025, 9:17 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Officials say two people were rescued from the waters off Great Neck.
According to police, the two people were separated from their kayaks on the Long Island Sound.
The incident happened Sunday night off the shore of Great Neck.
The Town of North Hempstead says its bay constables helped two NYPD rescue divers, who dropped from a helicopter to save the kayakers.