Kayla Masotto, of Mastic Beach, had heard a commotion on Poospatuck Creek back on Dec. 26 and decided to spring into action.
Suffolk County honored one of its own on Monday for her heroic effort to rescue a jet-skier who fell through ice on a lake.
Asked if she was scared, Masotto responded with To be honest with you, I was not scared. Adrenalin takes over your body. I have no fear of the water."
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