Aug. 25, 2014 By Christian Murray
Two men in their 20s jumped into the East River from the piers at Gantry Plaza State Park a little after 8pm Monday, according to police.
A good Samaritan jumped into the water to help one of the men who appeared to be struggling, while another onlooker called the police.
Several police officers, rescue workers and a helicopter were in the area .
The police pulled two of the men out of the water. The FDNY emergency services pulled out the other. None were seriously hurt.
The police did not know why the men jumped into the river.
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My name is Raif. I’m alright. I’m just a little sore. Thanks for the support.
Raif Jumped in after them?!?!?!?! Love that guy!
Happy New Years!
The Good Samaritan’s name is Raif and he is the owner of the dog named Snoopy.
One was a girl! She didn’t look to good when they pulled her out
There WERE three