Bayonne firefighters rescued a woman who they found swimming in the Newark Bay during a torrrential rain Thursday night, authorities said.
The woman was spotted 200 to 300 yards into the bay, near Aherns Stadium at 26th Street, at 8:47 p.m., Bayonne Deputy Fire Chief Bill Bartos said. Two Bayonne Fire Department marine units were launched and made contact with the woman within minutes, but the woman refused to be rescued and continued to evade rescuers.
Two fire department rescue swimmers went into the bay to attempt a rescue, but the woman remained combative. At 10 p.m., fire personnel were able to safely pull her aboard their vessel. The woman was met by McCabe Ambulance and transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
“Tonight’s rescue was an incredible display of bravery and professionalism from our firefighters,” Bartos said. “They exhibited great skill under challenging conditions and were able to bring this emergency to a successful end.”
Bartos credited the Bayonne Police Department, New York Police Department, New Jersey Regional Fireboat Task Force and McCabe Ambulance for their assistance and support.
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