An 18-year-old boy was pulled from the surf—unconscious and unresponsive—at a Rockaway beach earlier this month. Now his father is placing the blame for the fatal drowning accident in New York on the city, saying it didn't do enough to prevent the tragedy. The boy was...
Tragic Drowning Accident Shines Spotlight on New York City Area Waterparks
Waterparks are a great way for families to escape the summer heat in the city and can provide a memorable day of fun for everyone. They can also be very dangerous—especially for children. Every year there are dozens of accidents at local waterparks—most of them...
Pool Accident Claims Life of Toddler
A tragic pool accident claimed the life of a young boy earlier this month, spurring safety experts to reiterate warnings about backyard pools. The 4-year-old was discovered unresponsive in a New Jersey pool moments before EMTs were summoned. The boy was flown by...
Brooklyn Boy Dies in Drowning Accident at a Waterpark
A terribly drowning accident has claimed the life of a nine-year-old Brooklyn boy. The child was on a camp trip with a group of others and adult supervisors from Belzer Talmud Torah when tragedy struck. The group had traveled to a waterpark in New Jersey for a fun...
Near-Drowning Accident in New York City Leaves One Hospitalized
A drowning accident in New York City earlier this month highlights the dangers of apartment complex pools in the hot summer sun. On Monday, July 8th, the FDNY rushed to an apartment complex in Riverdale earlier this month after they received a call that victim had...
Fatal Drowning Accident in New York City Claims Life of Restaurant Patron
A man was killed in a drowning accident in New York City earlier this month at a popular restaurant in a vacation hotspot on Fire Island. The man allegedly drowned in the pool located at the Canteen at Fire Island Pines around 7PM on July 5th. Reports show that the...
Woman Drowns in the Ocean off Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways
A woman was killed and a young man was seriously injured in a drowning accident in Queens on Saturday, June 15th. The two victims were swimming at Jacob Riis Park when the rough surf proved too much for them. A call was placed to the nearby 100th Precinct emergency...
New Study Shows More Kids Drowning in Swimming Pool Nationwide
The summer season is the time when the risk of drowning accidents in New York City increases dramatically. With the opening of public and private pools, the risk of children drowning spikes dramatically. A new study tracking drowning accident data nationwide has found...
Kids Can’t Swim Well Enough to Save Themselves from Drowning Accidents in New York City
The risk of drowning accidents in New York City doesn't revolve completely around the swimmer's ability. There are other risk factors (including weather and tide conditions, motorboat proximity, an on-duty lifeguard's vigilance and training). However, a person's...
Drowning Accident in New York Claims Life of Man
With the heat index climbing, more and more New Yorkers are looking to beat the heat in summertime hotspots like public pools, state beaches, and waterways. But those summertime vacation destinations can turn deadly in an instant. Indeed, a fatal drowning accident in...