Body of Swimmer Recovered Off Rockaway Beach

A 911 caller reported two people in need of assistance in the water.

Incident reported at Beach Channel Dr & Beach 59th St.

Officers report that one person is in distress in the water.

NYPD units are working to remove one person from the water.

According to a 911 caller, a second person may still be in the water.

NYPD divers are still in the water searching for a second victim.

The second swimmer has not yet been located. NYPD Harbor, Marine, and Aviation Units remain at the scene.

A Citizen user at the scene reports that officials have recovered a second victim. This report is unconfirmed.

EMS on scene confirm the second victim is deceased.