New York: Close one of its most iconic beaches due to shark attack
- August 8, 2023
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The beach of Rockaway Beach, one of the most iconic in New York, has been closed this Tuesday by the authorities both bathers and surfers after a shark
The beach of Rockaway Beach, one of the most iconic in New York, has been closed this Tuesday by the authorities both bathers and surfers after a shark attack registered this Monday, according to the Parks Department, which manages the beaches.
Police will be patrolling the beach to keep all swimmers out of the water, as well as aerial surveillance for sharks.
Yesterday a 65 year old woman was attacked while standing near the shore, not swimmingaccording to the portal today gothamists.com.
According to a police spokesman quoted by the portal, the shark unexpectedly bit him on his left leg and caused him to fall into the water, feeling a sharp pain. After a tourniquet was applied, she was immediately transferred to a hospital in the Jamaica area, where she is “stable under gravity.”
The police, as usual in such cases, recalled that “Even if it’s a terrible event, shark attacks are extremely rare“, and they elaborated that every time a shark is seen, surveillance measures become extreme.
As early as the long weekend of July 4, three swimmers and a surfer reported shark attacks, all of which were mild, prompting authorities to use drones with cameras to constantly monitor the presence of these animals.
Rockaway Beach, due to its proximity to Brooklyn and Manhattan, This is one of the most accessible beaches for New Yorkers. and actually you can get to it by metro line.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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