Long Island swimmer Dan Ho rescued after being swept out to sea for 5 hours and using broken fishing pole to save him washingtonpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtonpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dan Ho, 63, went swimming about 5 a.m. Monday but found himself in danger when the currents took him too far out into the Atlantic, authorities said. He treaded water for about five hours before a passing vessel rescued him, according to police.
Dan Ho, 63, took a dip on Cedar Beach, Long Island, at 5am Monday when he was dragged out by strong currents - but he managed to tread water for five hours until he was found by fishermen.