NYC ferry gets stuck between jetty and dock due to currents in East River

Friday, April 23, 2021
MANHATTAN, New York City (WABC) -- A New York City ferry that was packed with passengers became stuck in between a jetty and a dock in the East River Friday night.

According to NYC Ferry, the ferry was temporarily unable to dock at 34th Street because of the currents.

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Citizen App video shows the boat, apparently wedged in and unable to move.

An eyewitness says another ferry arrived and crew members hooked up a rope to the stuck ferry to pull it free.

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No injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew were accounted for.
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NYC Ferry says the boat was not damaged.




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