Rip Current — Nassau, New York
2008-07-26 · Nassau, New York
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Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
As a cold front approached, south winds increased across the region.
Strong rip currents caused the death of one 10 year old girl at Coney Island Beach and the death of one 29 year old man in Long Beach.
At Coney Island Beach, lifeguards responded, saved a 10 year old boy, but, were unable to save the 10 year old girl.
In Long Beach, a 29 year old man was spotted struggling about 150 feet from shore. Off duty lifeguards rushed to the beach and reached the victum within minutes. However, he was unconscious and rescuers were unable to revive him.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 140348. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.