Rockaway Seaside closed of July 4th weekend after shark sightings – NBC New York

Widespread seashores in New York Metropolis had been compelled to shut down for elements of the busy Fourth of July vacation weekend because of repeated shark sightings.

The all the time busy Rockaway Seaside in Queens had sightings not as soon as, however twice over the course of the weekend. The primary sighting was on Friday, adopted quickly after by one other pop-up within the waters Saturday night.

Kaz Daughtry, town’s deputy mayor for public security, stated two sharks had been noticed round 11:30 a.m. on Independence Day close to Seaside thirty second Road.

“These sightings had been very near beachgoers. However due to drone tech, lifeguards, and the devoted professionals at @nycemergencymgt, we’re retaining everybody protected as they benefit from the vacation,” Daughtry stated on X.

B30 was briefly closed for about one hour on Friday.

Just a little greater than 24 hours later, Daughtry stated a shark was noticed once more at Rockaway — this time “100 toes from swimmers close to Seaside 113.” That shark was seen round 6 p.m.

“The shark was final seen swimming again into open waters. The seaside is now closed for the day,” he stated Saturday.

Down the shoreline, state officers consider a 20-year-old was bitten by a juvenile shark again on June 25 at Jones Seaside State Park on Lengthy Island.

The lady suffered minor cuts to her left leg and foot.