Name: Four Men in Orange Raft in Distress in East River video
Uploaded: 2026-06-15T16:43:39.000Z
Description: Firefighters and marine units responded to a report of four men in distress on an orange raft drifting southward in the East River near Roosevelt Island.

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Firefighters and marine units responded to a report of four men in distress on an orange raft drifting southward in the East River near Roosevelt Island.

Four Men in Orange Raft in Distress in East River

 Alright, per citywide, they're in the northern end of Roosevelt Island in the West Channel.

10-4. Marine 6, received. Manhattan to Marine 6. Marine 6. Alright, per citywide, they're in the northern end of Roosevelt Island in the West Channel. Marine 6, 10-4. Marine 4, received. Marine 5, received.

An additional report places the raft near the northern end of Roosevelt Island within the West Channel.

Marine 4 to Manhattan. Marine 4. On your frequency, respond to 1077, descend on the BTA, southbound current. 10-4. 1241, 431.

Marine units are responding to assist the individuals on the raft.

 Unconfirmed water rescue, 19 precinct at 1 East End Avenue, East 790 to East 88th Street for 4 males on an orange raft.

 Caller states the males are in the East River. She could see the raft from her window.

Unconfirmed water rescue, 19 precinct at 1 East End Avenue, East 790 to East 88th Street for 4 males on an orange raft. The raft is bouncing off the rocks. Caller states the males are in the East River. She could see the raft from her window. Males are going south down 79th Street. Unconfirmed.

Additional reports indicate that four men are on an orange raft in the East River, currently moving southward.

 That's the one on the hat. We're on the way.

 Phone alarm 1077 is to East River and East 79th Street for four people in the water.

 1077, East River and East 79th Street for four people in the water.

 We're responding to Box 1077 on your frequency.

That's the one on the hat. We're on the way. Templar Rescue. Phone alarm 1077 is to East River and East 79th Street for four people in the water. 1077, East River and East 79th Street for four people in the water. Call 37-431. Marine 6 to Manhattan. Marine 6. We're responding to Box 1077 on your frequency.

Firefighters are responding to a report of four people in distress in the East River.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Street Via E & E River Dr.

Four Men in Orange Raft in Distress in East River

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