Jul. 8, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell & Emily Davenport
Two women tragically died after being swept out to sea in Coney Island on Friday night.
Tragic tide: Sisters swept away by rough Coney Island surf after hours
Tag: drowning
Tragedy in Red Hook after 9-year-old boy drowns behind IKEA store: NYPD
Aug. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A 9-year-old boy died after falling into the water behind the IKEA furniture store in Red Hook on Wednesday night.
‘We cannot wait for another tragedy’: Coney Island pleads for city help amid lifeguard shortage
Aug. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
After a 15-year-old boy drowned in Coney Island over the weekend while reportedly swimming at an unguarded section of the beach, locals are pleading with city leaders to address what they say is an ongoing lifeguard shortage.
Boy pulled from Prospect Park Lake remains in coma 3 weeks after near-drowning
Jul. 5, 2023 By Adam Daly
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $9,000 to help pay the medical bills of a 13-year-old boy who is “fighting for his life” after he was left comatose following a drowning incident in Prospect Park last month.
Boy pulled from Prospect Park Lake remains in critical condition
Jun. 14, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being pulled from the Prospect Park lake on Tuesday evening, officials confirmed on Wednesday.