Good Samaritans rescue 5 after boat capsizes

WADING RIVER

Police say the boat capsized in Long Island Sound near Wading River around 9 p.m.

Five people, including a 7-year old boy, fell into the water.

A man on shore heard their calls for help and took his boat to the area, along with a police officer and another civilian.

The five people were examined by paramedics on the shore and released without injury.

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