A New York man was rescued off the coast of Long Island after treading water for over five hours.

<div class="block">A New York man was rescued off the coast of Long Island after treading water for over five hours.</div>

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NY Man Rescued After Treading Water for 5 Hours

A New York man was rescued off the coast of Long Island after treading water for more than five hours. According to Suffolk County police, 63 year old Dan Ho went swimming early Monday when a strong current swept him away from shore. Ho was able to tread water without any floatation devices for five hours before getting the attention of two men in a small fishing boat. Ho received treatment at a local hospital. Police have not given an update on his condition.