Crews searching for boater who fell overboard in waters off Long Island

BABYLON, Long Island (WABC) -- Crews are searching for a boater who fell overboard in the waters off Long Island.

The boater was on a 22-foot-long speed boat alone when he tumbled into the Great South Bay around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police are not releasing the man's name but say he is 28 years old.

There are no details at this point on how or why he fell off the boat.

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