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Search On For Missing Long Island Swimmer, Police Say Search On For Missing Long Island Swimmer, Police Say
Search On For Missing Long Island Swimmer, Police Say Police and rescue squads are combing the waters of Long Island for a man who allegedly jumped into the waters of Long Island and disappeared. The incident took place in Southampton around 2:10 a.m., Thursday, July 14. Southampton Town Police 911 was contacted by a woman saying her companion was missing after attempting to swim across the Shinnecock Canal, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police. The man, identified as John Escorcia-Arroyo, age 22, of Westhampton, left the Dream Night Club and jumped into the inlet, Ralph said. Shinnecock CanalWikipedia/Roger Rowlett The woman …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Shark Sightings Prompt Suffolk County Town To Close Beaches Shark Sightings Prompt Suffolk County Town To Close Beaches
Shark Sightings Prompt Suffolk County Town To Close Beaches A Long Island town has temporarily closed some of its beaches to swimming after lifeguards spotted several sharks feeding on schools of fish. The Town of Southampton said all ocean beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming until further notice after the sightings on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 17. Officials said the sharks were seen feeding on schools of bunker fish between 200 and 300 yards off Pike's Beach in Westhampton. Officials added that other amenities at the town beaches, including parking lots, restrooms and concessions will remain open during this time. "Poli…

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by Nicole Valinote