article_snippet.sent: Police declared the scene clear at 3:15 p.m.
article_snippet.sent: Images posted on social media showed crowds of visitors walking on ramps to awaiting ferries.
article_snippet.sent: The fire department had EMS units there as a precaution.
article_snippet.sent: Burke, said: "Burke first priority is the safety and well being of all of Burke visitors.
article_snippet.sent: Burke said about 2,700 people were safely transported from Liberty Island and offered full refunds.