Fatal Plunge at Bay Shore Marina

On January 19, 2023, at 1822, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated fora reported carin the waterat the Bay Shore Marina. Chief Roy Ecklund, Jr., was first on scene and observed Suffolk Police rescuing a 76-year-old man from the vehicle. The victim was unconscious and not breathing and CPR was administered. The Bay Shore Dive Team was sent in the wateras it was unknown if there were any othervictims. Crews were hampered by the severe drop-off in the waterand it was deemed there were no othervictims. The elderly man was transported to South Shore University Hospital by Bay Shore Brightwaters Ambulance and latersuccumbed to his injuries. Mutual aid was provided by Islip, West Islip and Islip Exchange Ambulance.

- Fire News photos by Ken Bradbury