Two fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound

Two fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound

In this photo taken July 12, 2014, personnel on a U.S. Coast Guard response boat out of Station Kings Point, N.Y., head for Glen Island in western Long Island Sound near New Rochelle, N.Y. as they prepare to keep boaters at a safe distance from barge that would soon be the water base of a fireworks display. At private parties on the waters of Long Island Sound, lined by some of the country's most exclusive real estate, hosts setting off elaborate fireworks displays enjoy a little-known benefit. Security is provided, at no expense, by the U.S. Coast Guard. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Suffolk County police marine officers rescued 2 men who were fishing and went overboard off of Shoreham Beach Monday night.

The two brothers from Brooklyn were on a six-foot inflatable raft that was hit with a strong wave, knocking them overboard

A police helicopter was able to spot the two men.

Police say the men, ages 30 and 35, were in the water for more than an hour, wearing life jackets and clinging to an inflatable seat cushion before they were rescued.

Both men are expected to be OK.

(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)