Nyack (Rockland)- Capsized Boat - 6/29/08

[RWC130 594]

Date: 6/29/08

Time: 0553 HRS

Location: Hudson River IAO Rockland Lighthouse

Frequency: 46.18, 46.48

Units Operating: Numerous Rockland FD Marine & SCUBA Units; Westchster County PD;

Westchester FD Marine Units; Sleepy Hollow FD & Tarrytown FD.

On Stand-By: Nyack Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics

Addt'l Rockland FD Rescue Units on Stand-By at Hook Mountain

Description Of Incident: Operator struck the rocks off Rockland Light at approx. 0000hrs and swam to shore. The 28-30 FT "Cigarette Style" boat later sank. Incident was reported at 0600hrs to Rockland Sheriffs. Units conducted a precautionary search for other victims. Male stated he was alone on the boat.

Writer: RWC130, Truck4

0630 HRS Rockland FD Dept 10 (Nyack) is I/C requesting a Chopper to assist with Search

0637 HRS All operations switched to CH. 3 (46.48)