Crime & Safety
Swimmer, 10, Rescued In Atlantic Beach: Police
An off-duty Nassau police lieutenant assisted an Atlantic Beach Village lifeguard brought the boy to safety, police say.
ATLANTIC BEACH, NY — A young swimmer was rescued in Atlantic Beach on Sunday afternoon, police said.
The 10-year-old boy became under distress near the Clearwater Beach Club.
An off-duty Nassau police lieutenant assisted an Atlantic Beach Village lifeguard in rescuing the boy to safety, police said.
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The Atlantic Beach Fire Department was also present at the scene.
The boy refused medical attention.
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The Nassau County Police Department recommends that swimmers always be aware of their surroundings and dangerous riptides. Swim only where lifeguards are present and during daylight hours only.
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