FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (PIX11) — Three people were rescued from icy waters after possibly falling through the ice Friday evening, according to police.
Authorities received a 911 call at around 4:15 p.m. for multiple people in the water near 13-10 Norton Avenue, officials said.
The Fire Department, Emergency Medical Sercives and the NYPD assisted in rescuing, police said.
Fire trucks, police vehicles, an ambulance, and a helicopter were present at the scene.
Multiple first responders were seen on a sheet of ice, using ropes to assist individuals who appeared to be in distress. At one point, a first responder hooked to a chopper was seen lifting someone into the air and guiding them to the sidewalk, according to a video posted on Citizen.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, police said.
Their status remains unclear.
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