Nassau Police Officer Ian Fogarty Honored
Ian Fogarty, a Nassau County police officer, was recognized for rescuing two teens caught in a riptide at Cupsogue Beach County Park on July 16.
Fogarty, who was visiting the park with his family, saw two 16-year-olds struggling in the current about 100 yards offshore and swam out to help them with a boogie board.
“It just looked like it was something that could go wrong very quickly,”
recalled Fogarty, 38. The Nassau County Legislature honored Fogarty for his “selfless valor” and named him its “Top Cop” for September.
- Date of incident: July 16
- Location: Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Beach
- Officer: Ian Fogarty, 38, of Sayville
Author's summary: Officer Ian Fogarty honored for rescuing teens.
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