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Human Chain Formed to Rescue Swimmer

Beach 95th St & Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach, Queens

Published Jul 3 at 4:53 PM · Updated Jul 3 at 4:59 PM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to a report of a person in distress in the water at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk in Far Rockaway, New York. Bystanders formed a human chain in an attempt to rescue the individual struggling to stay afloat.

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Jul 3, 5:30PM

The person in distress was found on the beach, and no medical assistance is needed.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:22

XR4, citywide. XR4. XR4, as per Fire Battalion 47, the patient was found on the beach, not in the water. No EMS is needed at this assignment. We're taking a 91, 98. XR4.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

Firefighters are on scene, coordinating efforts to assist the person in distress.

Queens FDNY · 0:31

Rescue Battalion to Queens. Rescue Battalion, check. We're going 10-8, we'll switch back to Manhattan unless you need us for another box. Negative, you can switch back. Queens to Battalion 47. Battalion 47. 47, you have a final disposition for box 1347? Yes, sir.

Jul 3, 4:59PM

Video shows bystanders linking together in the water as they try to reach a person struggling to stay afloat.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a person in distress in the water.

Queens FDNY · 0:30

Battalion to Queen. Battalion. Respond. Respond. 10-4. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

The person in distress was found on the beach, and no medical assistance is needed.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:22

XR4, citywide. XR4. XR4, as per Fire Battalion 47, the patient was found on the beach, not in the water. No EMS is needed at this assignment. We're taking a 91, 98. XR4.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

Firefighters are on scene, coordinating efforts to assist the person in distress.

Queens FDNY · 0:31

Rescue Battalion to Queens. Rescue Battalion, check. We're going 10-8, we'll switch back to Manhattan unless you need us for another box. Negative, you can switch back. Queens to Battalion 47. Battalion 47. 47, you have a final disposition for box 1347? Yes, sir.

Jul 3, 4:59PM

Video shows bystanders linking together in the water as they try to reach a person struggling to stay afloat.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a person in distress in the water.

Queens FDNY · 0:30

Battalion to Queen. Battalion. Respond. Respond. 10-4. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

The person in distress was found on the beach, and no medical assistance is needed.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:22

XR4, citywide. XR4. XR4, as per Fire Battalion 47, the patient was found on the beach, not in the water. No EMS is needed at this assignment. We're taking a 91, 98. XR4.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

Firefighters are on scene, coordinating efforts to assist the person in distress.

Queens FDNY · 0:31

Rescue Battalion to Queens. Rescue Battalion, check. We're going 10-8, we'll switch back to Manhattan unless you need us for another box. Negative, you can switch back. Queens to Battalion 47. Battalion 47. 47, you have a final disposition for box 1347? Yes, sir.

Jul 3, 4:59PM

Video shows bystanders linking together in the water as they try to reach a person struggling to stay afloat.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a person in distress in the water.

Queens FDNY · 0:30

Battalion to Queen. Battalion. Respond. Respond. 10-4. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

The person in distress was found on the beach, and no medical assistance is needed.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:22

XR4, citywide. XR4. XR4, as per Fire Battalion 47, the patient was found on the beach, not in the water. No EMS is needed at this assignment. We're taking a 91, 98. XR4.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

Firefighters are on scene, coordinating efforts to assist the person in distress.

Queens FDNY · 0:31

Rescue Battalion to Queens. Rescue Battalion, check. We're going 10-8, we'll switch back to Manhattan unless you need us for another box. Negative, you can switch back. Queens to Battalion 47. Battalion 47. 47, you have a final disposition for box 1347? Yes, sir.

Jul 3, 4:59PM

Video shows bystanders linking together in the water as they try to reach a person struggling to stay afloat.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a person in distress in the water.

Queens FDNY · 0:30

Battalion to Queen. Battalion. Respond. Respond. 10-4. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

The person in distress was found on the beach, and no medical assistance is needed.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:22

XR4, citywide. XR4. XR4, as per Fire Battalion 47, the patient was found on the beach, not in the water. No EMS is needed at this assignment. We're taking a 91, 98. XR4.

Jul 3, 5:30PM

Firefighters are on scene, coordinating efforts to assist the person in distress.

Queens FDNY · 0:31

Rescue Battalion to Queens. Rescue Battalion, check. We're going 10-8, we'll switch back to Manhattan unless you need us for another box. Negative, you can switch back. Queens to Battalion 47. Battalion 47. 47, you have a final disposition for box 1347? Yes, sir.

Jul 3, 4:59PM

Video shows bystanders linking together in the water as they try to reach a person struggling to stay afloat.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a person in distress in the water.

Queens FDNY · 0:30

Battalion to Queen. Battalion. Respond. Respond. 10-4. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress. Expand alarm box 1347, Beach 95 Street at the Boardwalk, a swimmer in distress.

Jul 3, 4:53PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Beach 95th St & Boardwalk.

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Comments30

LaReina7811Jul 3 at 5:34 PM

THIS HOW TF WE NEED TO BE EVERY WHERE 24/07 STICKING TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT NYC

elmhurstUser1894834013Jul 3 at 5:43 PM

Facts!! 💯💯

NewYorkUser104719014Jul 3 at 5:47 PM

So nice to see something that shows humanity at work and a happy ending 🙏

StillnotsleepfkyouJul 3 at 6:43 PM

I'm in los Angeles and even we know to stay away from Rockaway beach 😂

1wheelrJul 3 at 5:26 PM

Team work makes the dream work

LaReina7811Jul 3 at 5:34 PM

THIS HOW TF WE NEED TO BE EVERY WHERE 24/07 STICKING TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT NYC

elmhurstUser1894834013Jul 3 at 5:43 PM

Facts!! 💯💯

NewYorkUser104719014Jul 3 at 5:47 PM

So nice to see something that shows humanity at work and a happy ending 🙏

StillnotsleepfkyouJul 3 at 6:43 PM

I'm in los Angeles and even we know to stay away from Rockaway beach 😂

1wheelrJul 3 at 5:26 PM

Team work makes the dream work

LaReina7811Jul 3 at 5:34 PM

THIS HOW TF WE NEED TO BE EVERY WHERE 24/07 STICKING TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT NYC

elmhurstUser1894834013Jul 3 at 5:43 PM

Facts!! 💯💯

NewYorkUser104719014Jul 3 at 5:47 PM

So nice to see something that shows humanity at work and a happy ending 🙏

StillnotsleepfkyouJul 3 at 6:43 PM

I'm in los Angeles and even we know to stay away from Rockaway beach 😂

1wheelrJul 3 at 5:26 PM

Team work makes the dream work

LaReina7811Jul 3 at 5:34 PM

THIS HOW TF WE NEED TO BE EVERY WHERE 24/07 STICKING TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT NYC

elmhurstUser1894834013Jul 3 at 5:43 PM

Facts!! 💯💯

NewYorkUser104719014Jul 3 at 5:47 PM

So nice to see something that shows humanity at work and a happy ending 🙏

StillnotsleepfkyouJul 3 at 6:43 PM

I'm in los Angeles and even we know to stay away from Rockaway beach 😂

1wheelrJul 3 at 5:26 PM

Team work makes the dream work

LaReina7811Jul 3 at 5:34 PM

THIS HOW TF WE NEED TO BE EVERY WHERE 24/07 STICKING TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT NYC

elmhurstUser1894834013Jul 3 at 5:43 PM

Facts!! 💯💯

NewYorkUser104719014Jul 3 at 5:47 PM

So nice to see something that shows humanity at work and a happy ending 🙏

StillnotsleepfkyouJul 3 at 6:43 PM

I'm in los Angeles and even we know to stay away from Rockaway beach 😂

1wheelrJul 3 at 5:26 PM

Team work makes the dream work

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