Army Swimmers Help Rescue Stranded Kayakers in Hudson

Last night, May 22, cadets heard screaming coming from the darkness of the Hudson River. Realizing someone was in the water, Class of 2016 Cadets Sam Mo and Daniel Bleyl, both corps squad swimmers, jumped in the river as classmate Pierre Archambeau notified emergency services. They spent 20 minutes in the river helping the two stranded kayakers tread water before a power boat, operated by Pete Hanlon, the Crew Club officer in charge, along with Cpt. David Lai, an assistant coach, arrived to assist them to shore.