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Thursday, may 2
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Beach Safety
Weather
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly. "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain. "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …
Police & Fire
Alert Issued After Dead Shark Washes Up On NY Beach
Authorities issued an alert to swimmers and boaters after a dead shark washed up on a Long Island beach. Police in Suffolk County responded to a report of a dead shark on the Ocean Beaches in Quogue between 80 and 90 Dune Road at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, according to the Quogue Village Police Department. The shark was reported to be between 7 and 8 feet long, police said. The animal was pulled back out into the water before police could secure it, according to the report. The Quogue Police Department said it is in contact with the South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Rese…
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NY Lifeguard Speaks Out After Being Attacked By Shark
A Long Island lifeguard bitten by a shark during a training exercise is grateful he survived the attack and is counting his blessings. Smith Point Beach lifeguard Zachari Gallo, age 33, told CBS New York he felt a sharp, sharp pain around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, July 3, during a training exercise with other lifeguards and reached down and felt a rubbery texture. As soon as he felt the texture he knew it was a shark and hit the estimated 5-foot shark three times in an effort to escape. After the third hit, the shark turned around and its tail hit him in the chest, Gallo said. After the att…
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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. A sighting of a great white shark caused the temporary closure of a beach in Truro, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 28, during the same week there were multiple other confirmed and unconfirmed shark sightings in the region, according to a report from Fox News on Wednesday, June 30. Related story: Two Long Island Beaches Close After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark On Long Island, a 37-year-old man suffered an injury to his foot while swimming at Jones Beach on Thursday, June 30. Pol…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe
With the weather warming up and many feeling cabin fever after months of socially distancing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, hundreds in the tristate area have been flocking to beaches as they seek to get out of the house. With New York and Connecticut opening up most of their beaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance to beach-goers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the states begin recovering from the virus. Anyone at the beach has been instructed to socially distance at least six feet apart, and face coverings should be worn. Th…
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