Search-and-Rescue Operation Resumes for Missing 18-Year-Old Swimmer in Water
Beach Front Rd & Beach 73rd St, Arverne, Queens
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Summary
- Rescue teams, including police divers and marine units, searched for an 18-year-old swimmer reported missing in the water near Arverne, New York.
- The search was suspended overnight and is expected to resume on Wednesday morning.
- A lifeguard was not on the beach at the time the 18-year-old went missing.
- Lifeguards will return to NYC beaches this Saturday, May 23rd.
Timeline
Lifeguards will return to New York City beaches this Saturday, May 23rd, for the start of the summer season and will be stationed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No lifeguards were on duty when the swimmer went missing.
According to an update from NY1 News, the search-and-recovery operation for an 18-year-old boy who was swept away by rough waters off Rockaway Beach is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
CORRECTION: The body reported by the FDNY is likely tied to a separate incident near Long Island City. It is not known whether a body was recovered during this incident.
A report from ABC7 says the 18-year-old was a swimmer.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police officers near an intersection.
A Citizen user's live video shows three helicopters hovering above and a marine boat in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple people in the water in a line with the helicopter still overhead.
A Citizen user's live video shows police and EMS responders nearby and marine boats in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering over a water body at a distance.
According to a Citizen user, a child is reportedly missing in the water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Lifeguards will return to New York City beaches this Saturday, May 23rd, for the start of the summer season and will be stationed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No lifeguards were on duty when the swimmer went missing.
According to an update from NY1 News, the search-and-recovery operation for an 18-year-old boy who was swept away by rough waters off Rockaway Beach is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
CORRECTION: The body reported by the FDNY is likely tied to a separate incident near Long Island City. It is not known whether a body was recovered during this incident.
A report from ABC7 says the 18-year-old was a swimmer.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police officers near an intersection.
A Citizen user's live video shows three helicopters hovering above and a marine boat in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple people in the water in a line with the helicopter still overhead.
A Citizen user's live video shows police and EMS responders nearby and marine boats in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering over a water body at a distance.
According to a Citizen user, a child is reportedly missing in the water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Lifeguards will return to New York City beaches this Saturday, May 23rd, for the start of the summer season and will be stationed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No lifeguards were on duty when the swimmer went missing.
According to an update from NY1 News, the search-and-recovery operation for an 18-year-old boy who was swept away by rough waters off Rockaway Beach is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
CORRECTION: The body reported by the FDNY is likely tied to a separate incident near Long Island City. It is not known whether a body was recovered during this incident.
A report from ABC7 says the 18-year-old was a swimmer.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police officers near an intersection.
A Citizen user's live video shows three helicopters hovering above and a marine boat in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple people in the water in a line with the helicopter still overhead.
A Citizen user's live video shows police and EMS responders nearby and marine boats in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering over a water body at a distance.
According to a Citizen user, a child is reportedly missing in the water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Lifeguards will return to New York City beaches this Saturday, May 23rd, for the start of the summer season and will be stationed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No lifeguards were on duty when the swimmer went missing.
According to an update from NY1 News, the search-and-recovery operation for an 18-year-old boy who was swept away by rough waters off Rockaway Beach is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
CORRECTION: The body reported by the FDNY is likely tied to a separate incident near Long Island City. It is not known whether a body was recovered during this incident.
A report from ABC7 says the 18-year-old was a swimmer.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police officers near an intersection.
A Citizen user's live video shows three helicopters hovering above and a marine boat in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple people in the water in a line with the helicopter still overhead.
A Citizen user's live video shows police and EMS responders nearby and marine boats in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering over a water body at a distance.
According to a Citizen user, a child is reportedly missing in the water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Lifeguards will return to New York City beaches this Saturday, May 23rd, for the start of the summer season and will be stationed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No lifeguards were on duty when the swimmer went missing.
According to an update from NY1 News, the search-and-recovery operation for an 18-year-old boy who was swept away by rough waters off Rockaway Beach is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
CORRECTION: The body reported by the FDNY is likely tied to a separate incident near Long Island City. It is not known whether a body was recovered during this incident.
A report from ABC7 says the 18-year-old was a swimmer.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple police officers near an intersection.
A Citizen user's live video shows three helicopters hovering above and a marine boat in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows multiple people in the water in a line with the helicopter still overhead.
A Citizen user's live video shows police and EMS responders nearby and marine boats in the water.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering over a water body at a distance.
According to a Citizen user, a child is reportedly missing in the water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
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I just got home from the beach, I was recording from the videos. There’s no chance the kid is alive after this much time. Sadly this is now just retrieval of the body. PLEASE do not go in the water when it is this cold. And NEVER swim alone! THE OCEAN IS NOT THE POOL!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Do not enter the water if there’s no LIFEguard. Please teach your children. 💔
@SassyMalarkey clearly 😂
They just said it’s no life guard yall just hard headed
@Saundie60 ??
So sad, kids don’t listen even if parents tell them not to go in the water when there are no lifeguards, unfortunately if they’re with friends they’re going to do it. Unfortunately the consequences can be disastrous, as we are seeing now. Just hope that other kids seeing this take it in consideration and a lesson learned. I feel for the parents and friends of this poor kid. 🙏🙏
I just got home from the beach, I was recording from the videos. There’s no chance the kid is alive after this much time. Sadly this is now just retrieval of the body. PLEASE do not go in the water when it is this cold. And NEVER swim alone! THE OCEAN IS NOT THE POOL!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Do not enter the water if there’s no LIFEguard. Please teach your children. 💔
@SassyMalarkey clearly 😂
They just said it’s no life guard yall just hard headed
@Saundie60 ??
So sad, kids don’t listen even if parents tell them not to go in the water when there are no lifeguards, unfortunately if they’re with friends they’re going to do it. Unfortunately the consequences can be disastrous, as we are seeing now. Just hope that other kids seeing this take it in consideration and a lesson learned. I feel for the parents and friends of this poor kid. 🙏🙏
I just got home from the beach, I was recording from the videos. There’s no chance the kid is alive after this much time. Sadly this is now just retrieval of the body. PLEASE do not go in the water when it is this cold. And NEVER swim alone! THE OCEAN IS NOT THE POOL!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Do not enter the water if there’s no LIFEguard. Please teach your children. 💔
@SassyMalarkey clearly 😂
They just said it’s no life guard yall just hard headed
@Saundie60 ??
So sad, kids don’t listen even if parents tell them not to go in the water when there are no lifeguards, unfortunately if they’re with friends they’re going to do it. Unfortunately the consequences can be disastrous, as we are seeing now. Just hope that other kids seeing this take it in consideration and a lesson learned. I feel for the parents and friends of this poor kid. 🙏🙏
I just got home from the beach, I was recording from the videos. There’s no chance the kid is alive after this much time. Sadly this is now just retrieval of the body. PLEASE do not go in the water when it is this cold. And NEVER swim alone! THE OCEAN IS NOT THE POOL!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Do not enter the water if there’s no LIFEguard. Please teach your children. 💔
@SassyMalarkey clearly 😂
They just said it’s no life guard yall just hard headed
@Saundie60 ??
So sad, kids don’t listen even if parents tell them not to go in the water when there are no lifeguards, unfortunately if they’re with friends they’re going to do it. Unfortunately the consequences can be disastrous, as we are seeing now. Just hope that other kids seeing this take it in consideration and a lesson learned. I feel for the parents and friends of this poor kid. 🙏🙏
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I just got home from the beach, I was recording from the videos. There’s no chance the kid is alive after this much time. Sadly this is now just retrieval of the body. PLEASE do not go in the water when it is this cold. And NEVER swim alone! THE OCEAN IS NOT THE POOL!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Do not enter the water if there’s no LIFEguard. Please teach your children. 💔
@SassyMalarkey clearly 😂
They just said it’s no life guard yall just hard headed
@Saundie60 ??
So sad, kids don’t listen even if parents tell them not to go in the water when there are no lifeguards, unfortunately if they’re with friends they’re going to do it. Unfortunately the consequences can be disastrous, as we are seeing now. Just hope that other kids seeing this take it in consideration and a lesson learned. I feel for the parents and friends of this poor kid. 🙏🙏