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2 Men Rescued From Sinking Sailboat In Fire Island Pines Harbor

FIRE ISLAND PINES, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Suffolk County Police marine officers say two men were saved from a sinking sailboat in Fire Island Pines Harbor.

It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the boat's lines broke and were being smashed against the dock and other boats.

Officers brought a Marine X-Ray boat alongside the sailboat, allowing the two men to jump to safety.

One officer was treated for minor injuries.

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