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See It: Pilot and co-pilot rescued from seaplane in East River

By CBS New York Team

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See It: Seaplane disabled in East River

NEW YORK -- A pilot and co-pilot were rescued Thursday after a seaplane became disabled in the East River. 

FDNY responded to the river near Houston Street after getting a call for help at around 10 a.m. 

Video from Chopper 2 shows police boats surrounded the seaplane about 30 minutes later. 

Chopper 2 Flying

Chopper 2 is checking out stories around the area, including a disabled seaplane in the East River. Watch more live coverage on CBS News New York: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live

Posted by CBS New York on Thursday, July 27, 2023

The NYPD Harbor Unit towed the plane to a nearby marina. 

Only the pilot and co-pilot were on board. No one was hurt. 

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