Ferry passengers forced to move boats following mechanical trouble

The Coast Guard was called in as a precaution, but everyone was OK.

News 12 Staff

Aug 24, 2023, 2:17 AM

Updated 473 days ago

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Dozens of Fire Island ferry passengers had to move to another boat Wednesday when an engine overheated.
One of the boats had mechanical trouble upon leaving the Bay Shore Marina.
The Coast Guard was called in as a precaution, but everyone was OK.
The Fire Island Ferries manager told News 12 it is the first time passenger have ever been moved off a ferry mid-trip.