Firefighters managed to rescue a 20-year-old surfer who trapped in a jetty in the water of the Rockaways, but the Daily News says the victim is "clinging to life." According to witnesses, the victim's "ankle tether - a line that ties the board to the surfer - appeared to be snagged on a wooden post," near Beach 92nd St. yesterday afternoon. more ›

Three young people--ranging between 16 and 20 years of age--were pulled to safety by FDNY rescuers off a jetty at Coney Island. Four firemen waded and swam out to the end of the jetty, where two women and one man were trapped by a rising tide. more ›