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NYPD Aviation Unit Rescues Man from Norwegian Vessel

3/21/2026

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On March 21, 2026, the NYPD Aviation Unit rescued a 43-year-old man experiencing seizures aboard the Norwegian-flagged Deep Cygnus.
The helicopter landed in the Ambrose Channel around 5 a.m., and rescuers transported the victim to Nassau University Medical Center in stable condition.
The United States Coast Guard requested NYPD assistance, and the Aviation Unit partners with the Coast Guard on rescues within 60 miles of New York City.

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Story summary

On March 21, 2026, the NYPD Aviation Unit rescued a 43-year-old man experiencing seizures aboard the Norwegian-flagged Deep Cygnus.
The helicopter landed in the Ambrose Channel around 5 a.m., and rescuers transported the victim to Nassau University Medical Center in stable condition.
The United States Coast Guard requested NYPD assistance, and the Aviation Unit partners with the Coast Guard on rescues within 60 miles of New York City.