16 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Floodwaters As Hurricane Erin Slams Margate
Hurricane Erin’s flooding led to multiple rescues and fire calls at the Jersey Shore, officials said.
During the height of the storm, crews responded to a gas leak, an underground transformer fire, and an electrical fire at a business on Thursday night, Aug. 21, according to the Margate City Fire Department.
Margate City Update
During the Height of Flooding due to Hurricane Erin.
1 Gas Leak
1 Transformer Fire - Underground
1... Posted by Margate City Fire Department on Thursday, August 21, 2025
Six vehicle rescues were conducted in flooded waters, saving 16 people and 3 dogs. The…
Drowning Swimmer Saved By Police, Good Samaritan At Park In Haverstraw
A swimmer was rescued from the Hudson River in Rockland County thanks to quick action by police and a Good Samaritan, authorities said.
The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 8, at Emeline Park in Haverstraw, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.
According to the department, officers responded to a report of a drowning in progress and found an unconscious 52-year-old man about 100 feet from shore.
Police said officers and a bystander entered the water, reached the man, and pulled him to land. Once on shore, lifesaving measures, including CPR, were performed. A pulse was…
