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Staying safe when the summer heats up
Summer is finally here. It should be a time of joy, spent barbecuing in the backyard and hanging out at the beach. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. The American Red Cross offers the following guidelines . . . more
Good Samaritans and firefighters pulled two people from the surf who fell off the jetty at Edwards Boulevard beach on Saturday.
Unlikely rescuers pull two swimmers to safety
The Long Beach firefighters and lifeguards responded to 13 water rescues on Sunday between 1:30 and 7:16 p.m., the department said on its Facebook page. Firefighters and emergency crews … more
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Ocean currently closed to swimmers
The ocean is currently closed to swimmers due to strong rip currents and large waves, Lifeguard Chief Paul Gillespie said in a statement. The beach remains open, but the water is “too dangerous” … more
Hewlett resident Cary Epstein, a 20-year Jones Beach veteran, was named New York State Lifeguard of the Year.
Life’s a beach for Hewlett resident
Spending more than half his life on the beach and having interests ranging from acting to philanthropy have paid dividends for Hewlett resident Cary Epstein, who was recently named the New York State Lifeguard of the Year. more
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Island Park native and Masone Beach head lifeguard T.J. Reichel at his post. “So much can go wrong in such a short period of time,” he said of water rescues.
Lifeguards save two children in two weeks at Island Park’s Masone Beach
When lifeguard Billy Mingione saw a young boy’s head dip beneath the water at Island Park’s Masone Beach on July 18, he knew exactly what to do. Standing on the beach’s pier, and … more
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This summer, stay safe in and around the water
Whether it’s the shimmering water of a backyard pool, a lake or the ocean, having fun there necessitates a cautious approach to help ensure that children and adults remain safe. Year after year . . . more
Lifeguards and good Samaritans rushed into the water at Magnolia Boulevard beach on Tuesday to rescue a swimmer in distress.
Rescuers pull teen from surf in Long Beach
A teenager is in critical condition after he entered the water at Magnolia Boulevard beach on Tuesday, and rescuers rushed to pull the distressed swimmer to safety. The Long Beach Fire Department … more
Lifeguard Training NY in Lawrence teaches skills to help people get their Red Cross certifications. Above, Itiel Cohen showed how to treat a person with a spinal injury.
Diving in to help save lives
Having people know how to save a life propelled Mordecai Eliyahu to establish Lifeguard Training NY in 2012 after being a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician with the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department for about five years. more
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Lifeguards, surfers save swimmers in rough seas
A woman standing on the jetty at Lincoln Boulevard beach, reportedly taking photos, was caught by a wave, pulled into the water and slammed into the rocks, a witness and … more
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Long Beach lifeguards celebrate 90th anniversary
The Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association hosted a gathering at the Long Beach Hotel on July 3 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the city’s patrol. more
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