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At least eight people were rescued on Wednesday after a seaplane made a "hard landing" in New York City's East River. Fire officials said the Kodiak 100 seaplane stayed upright and was towed to a dock near East 23rd Street. Two of the rescued people had minor injuries but refused medical attention after the incident.
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