16 people sickened with carbon monoxide poisoning on boat ride

Monday, June 29, 2020
PORT JEFFERSON, Long Island (WABC) -- Sixteen people, including four children, were sickened with carbon monoxide poisoning while on a boat ride.

The group was on a private boat that was traveling from the Bronx to Long Island when the people starting falling ill.
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The boat pulled into Danford's Marina in Port Jefferson, where they were met by first responders.

Fire officials detected carbon monoxide in the boat's cabin.
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The 16 victims were transported to area hospitals.

There is no word on their conditions.
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