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local-news2 years ago

Tragic Boat Collision Claims Lives of Married Couple in Great South Bay

A married couple, identified as Renee Deritis, 50, and Louis Deritis, 53, were killed in a boating accident on the Great South Bay near Bay Shore, New York. Their 27-foot boat collided with a 44-foot fishing boat, causing their boat to capsize. The husband was initially reported missing, but his wife's body was found in the hull of the capsized boat. The operator and passengers of the fishing boat were unharmed, and both vessels have been impounded for safety checks. The cause of the crash is unknown.

tragedy2 years ago

Missing NY Boater's Body Found After Four-Day Search in Great South Bay

The body of James Jaronczyk, a 28-year-old boat racing enthusiast from Long Island, was found in Great South Bay after a four-day search by friends, family, and local marine crews. Jaronczyk was thrown overboard when his speedboat hit a wave on Sunday. The US Coast Guard suspended their search on Tuesday after scouring 1,000 nautical miles on the water and from the air. Suffolk County and Babylon teams continued the search with relatives and friends until he was found. Jaronczyk's speedboat, "Nauti Boyz," competed in local boat races, and he was preparing for an upcoming contest when he went missing.

accidents2 years ago

Long Island Boater Still Missing Despite Extensive Search Efforts

The US Coast Guard and local marine crews are searching for James Jaronczyk, a 28-year-old man who fell overboard from his speedboat in Long Island's Great South Bay on Sunday. Jaronczyk, an avid boater and racer, was getting his boat ready for the first competition of the season. The Coast Guard received a call about a boater in the water shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday and deployed search boats from their Fire Island station. As of late Monday, a boat crew from Coast Guard Station Fire Island was still on the case.

breaking-news2 years ago

Search Continues for Missing Boater in Great South Bay.

Officials are searching for a missing boater, James Jaronczyk, who fell overboard on Sunday evening in the Great South Bay off Babylon. The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments are on the scene, and Jaronczyk's parents are holding out hope for his safe return. Jaronczyk is a boat racer and was getting his boat ready for his first race of the season. His parents are asking everyone to look on shore and in backyards for any sign of him.