Drowning
"There was just confusion. There’s no access to the water, no safety buoys or supports under the pier that you can grab onto. It was a helpless thing to watch."
Jun 17, 2021 3:02 PM
The couple was from Long Island and had apparently been celebrating a friend's birthday.
Updated: Jul 10, 2019 4:33 PM

An 11-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital Saturday after she nearly drowned while swimming off the shore of Coney Island, an FDNY spokesperson said.
Updated: Aug 20, 2017 4:32 PM
His companion, who was also swimming in the area, was rescued but not injured.
Updated: Aug 30, 2016 11:44 AM