Three East Northport Kayakers Rescued from Long Island Sound Near Crab Meadow Beach

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued three kayakers who could not get back to shore in Fort Salonga today.

Michael Fisher, 16, his brother Matthew Fisher, 20, and Kevin Nobs, 16, all of East Northport, launched their kayaks from Crab Meadow Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. While they were kayaking, the wind picked up taking the trio into the Long Island Sound, approximately 1 ½ miles from shore and they could no longer paddle back. Nobs’ kayak overturned while Matthew Fisher jumped out of his kayak and attempted to swim to shore. Michael Fisher called 911. The three kayakers, who were wearing floatation devices, became separated.

As the males were struggling, two lifeguards at Crab Meadow Beach went on their long boards and attempted to reach them but were unsuccessful.  Marine Bureau Police Officers Paul Carnival and Keith Walters who were on Marine Bravo rescued all three kayakers along with the two lifeguards. The kayakers did not require medical attention.