Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing in NYC’s East River, 8 Rescued After Dramatic Mayday Call

A pilot declared mayday before a seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday afternoon, prompting an emergency response from firefighters that resulted in the rescue of eight people on board. The aircraft came down in the water near the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Firefighters and paramedics quickly responded to the scene to assist those injured during the incident. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.