Middletown Township Police received a call yesterday morning, July 15, shortly after 9 a.m., about a man who had been pulled from the waters between Sandy Hook and New York City. The man was observed by a Port Monmouth commercial fisherman and his son approximately 2 miles away from the shoreline of Sandy Hook.
After observing the swimmer in distress, the fisherman and his son brought the subject aboard their boat, provided assistance, and transported the man back to the Monmouth Cove Marina in Port Monmouth.
Officers arrived at the marina and spoke with the subject, who identified himself as Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City. Ordane advised officers that he had gone into the water in New York City, most likely in the area of Breezy Point in the Borough of Queens. Ordane stated that he was pulled out by the tide and had been treading water for several hours until he was found by the fishermen.
Upon arrival at Monmouth Cove Marina, Ordane was seen by emergency medical personnel, found to be in good condition and subsequently released after he refused further medical treatment. Officers provided Ordane a fresh set of dry clothes and some food prior to his arranging for transportation from the area.
The Middletown Police commend the Port Monmouth man and his son, who wish to remain anonymous, for taking such valiant actions and undoubtedly saving Ordane’s life.
