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New York Times
10 hours ago
- New York Times
Woman Was ‘Most Likely' Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Officials Say
A 20-year-old woman was most likely bitten by a shark on Wednesday at Jones Beach on Long Island in New York in what an official said was the first such attack of the season at a beach at a New York State park. The woman, who was not publicly identified, was waist deep in the water around 4:15 p.m. at the Central Mall beachfront of Jones Beach State Park when she reported being bitten by 'unknown marine wildlife,' the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said in a statement on Friday. The woman sustained minor cuts to her left foot and leg, the statement said. Lifeguards and emergency workers responded, and the woman was transported to a hospital. Her injuries were not life-threatening, according to the statement. She did not see what caused her injuries, but biologists from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation concluded that the bite 'most likely' involved a juvenile sand tiger shark. The bite was the first of the season at a New York State park beach and 'hopefully the last,' George Gorman, a regional director for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, wrote in an email on Friday. Swimming at Jones Beach was suspended for the rest of the day on Wednesday as the authorities used drones to search for dangerous marine life. Before reopening the beach on Thursday morning, park police and staff used drones to search for large schools of fish and other marine life. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
18 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Shark likely caused swimmer's injuries at Jones Beach, officials say
Video shows crowd push shark in distress back into water at Rockaway Beach Video shows crowd push shark in distress back into water at Rockaway Beach Video shows crowd push shark in distress back into water at Rockaway Beach A woman injured while swimming at Long Island's Jones Beach was likely bitten by a shark, New York State Parks officials concluded. The 20-year-old beachgoer reported getting bitten by an unknown marine animal in waste-deep water at the Central Mall beachfront, State Parks officials said. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation concluded a juvenile sand tiger shark was the most likely culprit after reviewing pictures of the woman's injuries and other information about the incident. Swimming suspended at Jones Beach after suspected shark bite The woman was treated for minor cuts to her foot and leg before being taken to Nassau County University Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries late Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Swimming was immediately suspended and a subsequent drone search for "dangerous marine life" was unsuccessful, they added. Another drone search for sharks came up empty before swimming resumed Thursday morning. Lifeguards also scanned the water from shore and watercraft before declaring it was safe, officials said. Ways to steer clear of sharks at the beach New York State Parks says swimmers can do the following to minimize the risk of shark interactions: Avoid areas with seals Avoid areas with schools of fish, splashing fish, or diving seabirds Avoid swimming at dusk, night, and dawn Avoid murky water Swim, paddle, and surf in groups Stay close to shore, where your feet can touch the bottom Always follow the instructions of lifeguards and Parks' staff
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New York State Parks announces $3.1M in upgrades at Woodlawn Beach State Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Parks (NYSP) and Recreation and Historic Preservation announced on Monday the completion of $3.1 million in upgrades at Woodlawn Beach State Park. The changes include a new police station, an upgraded lodge and bathrooms, and various maintenance improvements, NYSP said. The project branched off of the expansion project of the wetland near Blasdell Creek, which flows into Woodlawn Beach, in 2023. It reportedly decreased invasive species and planted over 10,000 native plants. A 3,000-square-foot police station, which includes a training room, booking area, locker rooms and offices, cost $650,000 and will serve the Buffalo Harbor, Woodlawn Beach, Evangola and Knox Farm State Parks. A total of $1,960,310 was used for improving bike racks, benches, toll booths, signage, lighting and landscaping. All of the bathrooms' fixtures, finishes and partitions were replaced, along with new foot-washing stations, for $280,130. Lastly, aesthetic improvements of a new roof, trim and painting for the maintenance building was completed for $243,367. 'These upgrades will go a long way in making this park an even more attractive place to come and unwind and disconnect from everyday life,' said New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Randy Simons. 'There is no better place than a beach to really get away from it all. I am grateful to Governor Hochul for her ongoing commitment to improving not only the facilities of our state parks but improving the mental and emotional well-being of all New Yorkers through these investments.' Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
