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Dramatic Video Captures Rescue After Plane Crashes Into East River

This is the second time this month that passengers have had to be rescued from New York City’s East River.

Terrifying new footage shows rescuers saving eight passengers from a downed seaplane in the East River. NYPD Harbor Unit officers are seen approaching a partially capsized seaplane in a dramatic video that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch shared on X on Monday. “No missing, no injuries!” one officer shouts to the rest of the rescuers as they reach the eight passengers, helping them one by one onto their boat. Officers encourage the frightened passengers as they lead them to safety, with one officer telling a woman, “You’re doing really well.” The Kodiak 100 plane went down on Sunday shortly after 12 p.m. while en route from East Hampton, with one wing completely submerged after the crash. Two of the eight passengers suffered minor injuries and received medical care. No serious injuries were reported. The plane was later towed to the docks.