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Teen Drowned at Rockaway Beach | New York City News
A tragic drowning at Rockaway Beach claims the life of 17-year-old Audley Sykes, a bright, passionate teen with dreams of entrepreneurship and football, leaving his grieving mother Patrice Thompson to blame herself for not being there—and questioning why rip current safety wasn’t taught. His friend survived but is shattered; lifeguards stayed past their shift due to heat, even though swimming was banned after 6 PM. Audley’s death echoes another recent tragedy at the same beach, fueling calls for better safety measures. His mother has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and counseling…
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