See it: Kayaker rescued from NYC waters

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police grabbed a “distressed” kayaker from a strong current in Mill Basin Monday, and video posted by police shows the rescue. 

Video shows a person in the water next to a green and blue kayak with one other kayaker still paddling as first responders approach. The kayakers are brought to a boat during the rescue. 

Two rescue divers airlifted the 37-year-old to Floyd Bennett Field for medical attention, but the person refused, according to police. 

Water safety has become a concern for authorities after multiple people died in New York City waters in recent weeks, including a man who drowned in Manhattan waters while trying to cool off. Two young sisters drowned in Coney Island Friday.