A boat fire near Hart Island led to the rescue of over 20 people on Saturday night, with one individual hospitalized in critical condition. The incident involved a 44-foot powerboat, prompting a swift response from the NYPD's harbor, aviation, and drone units, alongside the U.S. Coast Guard. Most passengers escaped by swimming to Hart Island, where they were rescued. Joshua Brito, a 33-year-old man who was aboard, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated as the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This just goes to show you what a coordinated effort happens between our marine units, our land units, and our EMS units to get here to help save lives.
One of the passengers was burned and hospitalized in critical condition, but was expected to survive, officials said.
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