NJ fishermen help rescue NYC swimmer who had been treading water for hours

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Two New Jersey fisherman helped rescue a swimmer Monday morning who had been treading water for hours, authorities said.

The swimmer was observed by a commercial fisherman and his son approximately two miles away from the shoreline of Sandy Hook, officials said.

After observing the swimmer in distress, the fisherman and his son brought him aboard their boat, provided assistance, and transported him back to the Monmouth Cove Marina in Port Monmouth.

Officers arrived at the marina and spoke with the swimmer, who identified himself as Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City.

Ordane told officers that he had gone into the water in New York City, most likely in the area of Breezy Point in Queens but had been 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 and later released.

Officers provided Ordane with a fresh set of dry clothes and food before arranging for transportation from the area.

The Middletown Police commend the commercial fisherman and his son, who live in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown and wished to remain anonymous, for taking such valiant actions and saving Ordane’s life.