On Saturday afternoon, Fordham University's crew team faced a critical situation when one of their boats capsized near City Island. A malfunction in the boat forced the 19 rowers to enter the water, leading to a swift rescue by a civilian boat. While 15 of the rowers suffered minor injuries and received medical assistance at local hospitals, four declined treatment. The exact cause of the boat's capsizing remains undetermined, and the vessel was retrieved for further inspection by the university's crew program.
A civilian in a boat rescued the 19 Fordham rowers from the water after their boat flipped Saturday afternoon, the FDNY said.
A total of 15 rowers sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals while four refused medical attention, according to the FDNY.
There was a malfunctioning within one of their boats, to where they had to get in the water, a police source said.
It's unclear what caused the boat flipped, according to the departments.
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