1New York, NY – A swift, coordinated response by the FDNY’s Marine and Robotics units saved a person from the East River early Saturday near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge.

The department said Marine 6 located the victim after FDNY drones deployed two bright yellow buoys to mark the area where the person was struggling in the water.

The victim was brought to the 92nd Street Ferry Terminal, where EMS crews provided medical treatment.

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FDNY Marine 6 rescued a person from the East River near the Queensboro Bridge.

FDNY Robotics used drones and buoys to mark the victim’s location for rescuers.

The victim was safely brought to shore and treated by EMS at the 92nd Street Ferry Terminal.

Battalion Chief Michael Dowling praised the Robotics team for their precision under difficult

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