Crews descended on a location in Bay Shore Monday after a car plunged into the water at the end of Ocean Avenue.
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Police divers were able to pull out one elderly female victim from the water, she was taken to the hospital in cardiac arrest. Another woman died after becoming trapped inside the vehicle.
Two Good Samaritans jumped into the water to try and save the victims before emergency crews arrived. However, they were unsuccessful and later treated for exposure to the cold water.
Emergency crews, the Coast Guard and the Suffolk County Marine Unit were on the scene.To watch Chopper 12 footage of the rescue efforts, go to channel 612 on your iO digital cable box and select iO Extra.