NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police captured an inmate after he escaped Rikers Island by jumping into the water on Thursday.
Police were alerted about the 37-year-old assault suspect in the water off the jail.
"Around 12:30 p.m. today on Rikers Island a detainee climbed a recreation yard fence and ran to the shoreline," Deputy Commissioner Public Information Peter Thorne said. "That individual was promptly apprehended by DOC staff. An investigation is ongoing."
K-9 Correction Officers Larry McCardle and Gregory Braska jumped in after him and quickly apprehended him, Correction Officers' Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen said.
"These two brave officers immediately jumped into action to bring the inmate back into custody without any regards for their own safety," Husamudeen said. "We proudly salute them for their bravery and for reminding the public the critical role Correction Officers play every day in maintaining public safety."