Third Precinct police officers John McAuley, Christopher Verwys, Miguel Vias and Jason Morge responded to the call. When the officers saw the car in the marina, they immediately jumped into the cold water to rescue the victims. They were joined by two civilians, Greg Vegel of Central Islip, and John Cabral of Bay Shore.
The rescuers were able to extricate one woman from the vehicle. The other victim was subsequently removed by Bay Shore firemen. Both victims were transported to Southside Hospital, where Halvorsen was pronounced dead.
