A tragic pool accident in Long Island has left a family shattered after two twin toddlers drown in a backyard swimming pool. The tragedy happened on July 27th at a home in Melville. Fire Department responders were called to the scene of this terrifying drowning...
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Boy Saved from Drowning Accident in New York City
A tragedy was barely avoided earlier this week when a 7-year-old boy was saved from a potentially deadly drowning accident in New York City. The boy was enjoying a day at the beach with family in The Bronx when he slipped below the waves. An alert Good Samaritan...
Summer is Pool Time (So Be Safe)
When the temperature rises in the city, there's no better way to beat that heat than by hitting the pool. There are over 7,400 public swimming pools in New York to which city dwellers can escape but each and every one is a potential life taker if you're not prepared....
Near Drowning Accident in Long Island Avoided by Brave Teenager
A drowning accident in Long Island nearly claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy earlier this week. Joey George was with relatives at reception at a private home following a funeral when he somehow ended up in a manmade pond in the backyard. The adults at the gathering...
Young Autistic Man Dies in Pool Accident in Long Island
A young autistic man under the care of staff at a group home died earlier this week when he escaped over a fence and fell into a neighbor's in-ground swimming pool. Despite the 6-foot high fence, this tragic drowning accident in New York may have been prevented had...
Man Dies in Drowning Accident in Long Island
Another drowning accident in Long Island puts New York on track for a records summer of fatalities. A sunny day at the beach turned tragic late last month when 48-year old Kerry Agosto slipped beneath the waves unnoticed and never surfaced again. Agosto had been...
Party Turns Tragic: Drowning Accident in Long Island Claims Woman’s Life
A weekend party turned deadly when a drowning accident in Long Island claimed the life of a 55-year old woman. Rujkumari Motwani had attended a late night party at a home in Long Island. When the residents of the house were cleaning up after the fact the next morning,...
Drowning in Long Island: Pool Accident Claims Life of 4-Year Old
A tragic drowning accident in Long Island has claimed the life of a toddler. 4-year old Justin McConville was at a family friend's house with his mother when he accidentally drown in the family pool. His mother had been invited to the home by a family friend for a...
New York City Man Drowns in Popular Summertime Destination
A 73-year old man from Manhattan drowned earlier this month when he fell out of a boat on the Croton Falls reservoir. The early afternoon boating accident in New York drew attention from surrounding counties as 8 rescue and public safety agencies responded to the call...
Coney Island Drowning Claims Life of 10-Year Old Girl
Two young girls fell into the water off a Coney Island jetty in Late July. Only one girl came out of the water alive. This accidental drowning in New York City is the third such in recent months. Takara McDuffy and her 9-year old sister were playing on the jetty...