Woman saves man from frozen creek after jet ski accident in Long Island

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A woman in Long Island, New York, is being praised for rescuing a man who fell into a frozen creek. Kayla Masotto acted quickly on December 26 when she saw the man struggling in Poospatuck Creek after his jet ski sank. Masotto grabbed her paddleboard and navigated across the ice to reach the man. With help from nearby bystanders, he was pulled to safety just as rescue personnel arrived. The Mastic Fire Department reported that the man showed signs of hypothermia but is expected to recover after being evaluated at a local hospital. They credited Masotto's swift actions with saving his life.


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