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FDNY Rescues 2 People From Inflatable Swan Float In East River

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The FDNY rescued two people from the East River after they fell off an inflatable swan float.

It happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near 55th Street in Manhattan.

Fire officials said the float was overcome by a fast-moving current.

They urge people to only enter bodies of water that allow swimming and have lifeguards on duty.

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