2 Drown, 4 Rescued from Rip Currents at NYC and NJ Beaches Amidst Heatwave

Beach Safety Warnings Issued

• ⚠️ Officials are urging beachgoers to exercise extreme caution and only swim when lifeguards are present, especially during hot weather.
• 🚨 This warning follows two tragic drownings that occurred last night in Brooklyn and New Jersey, both at beaches without lifeguards on duty.

Manhattan Beach Incident

• 🏊 A 55-year-old woman was pulled from the water at Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn shortly after 6:00 PM.
• 🏥 She was transported to Coney Island Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, after being spotted around 6:15 PM, approximately 15 minutes after lifeguards had departed for the day.

Seaside Heights Rip Current Tragedy

• 🌊 In Seaside Heights, New Jersey, a man died after being caught in a rip current at Webster Avenue beach just after 6:30 PM.
• 🆘 This incident occurred over an hour after lifeguards had left their posts for the evening.

Multiple Rescues and Weekend Incidents

• 🚤 Firefighters utilized jet skis to rescue four other swimmers who were caught in the same rip current in Seaside Heights.
• 🏖️ Over the weekend, at least 10 other individuals were rescued from rip currents on unguarded beaches.
• riptides are known to be dangerous and can even overpower strong swimmers, pulling them out to sea.

Essential Safety Advice

• 💡 The most critical advice for beachgoers is to swim near lifeguard stands and always ensure a lifeguard is on duty before entering the water.
• 🚫 If lifeguards are not present, it is strongly advised not to swim.