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Tragedy at Rockaway Beach | New York City News
A tragic drowning at Rockaway Beach claimed the life of a 17-year-old teen after lifeguards had already packed up for the day — their shift ended at 6 p.m., but rescue came at 7:30 p.m. near Beach 84th Street. Emergency crews pulled two teens from the water; the younger one didn’t survive, while his 18-year-old friend was saved. This heartbreaking incident follows another drowning at the same beach this year and highlights a troubling trend: seven drownings over the past two summers, most when lifeguards weren’t on duty. Officials are urging everyone to swim only between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m…
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