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Medevac Called To Transport Man Who Was Injured Diving Near Towd Point Last Week

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The 28-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital from the North Sea Community House. GREG WEHNER

The 28-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital from the North Sea Community House. GREG WEHNER

Crews responded to an accident at Towd Point on Thursday. GREG WEHNER

Crews responded to an accident at Towd Point on Thursday. GREG WEHNER

The 28-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital from the North Sea Community House. GREG WEHNER

The 28-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital from the North Sea Community House. GREG WEHNER

Crews responded to an accident at the end of Towd Point Road in North Sea on Thursday. GREG WEHNER

Crews responded to an accident at the end of Towd Point Road in North Sea on Thursday. GREG WEHNER

authorValerie Gordon on Apr 18, 2019
A Hampton Bays man was seriously injured after diving into the water near Towd Point in North Sea last week, according to police. Southampton Town Police Lieutenant Susan Ralph said... more

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