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Body of missing boater found in Long Island Sound

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STAMFORD, CT (WFSB) -

The body of a firefighter from New Rochelle, who was reported missing after the boat he was in capsized, has been located, according to the New Rochelle Fire Union.

Members of the United States Coast Guard along with rescue crews from Stamford had been searching for Keith Morris, after receiving reports that a boat capsized in Long Island Sound around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

Officials said the 26-foot boat capsized after missing the opening in the breakwall, hit and flipped.

Rescuers pulled four people from the water, but a fifth person - identified as Morris - could not be located.

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