Queens lacking swimmers: Search suspended till additional discover for two teenagers in water off Jacob Riis Park
ROCKAWAY PARK, Queens (WABC) — With each passing wave, all hope appears to be swept away for a mom desperately ready for her boy to be discovered.
“They mentioned they have been going to the seashore with pals – I used to be at work, and I do not even know the remainder,” mentioned Aminatu Noah.
Noah says her 16-year-old son, Eligah Chandler is likely one of the two teenagers who have been swallowed up by a giant wave at Jacob Riis Park on Friday. The opposite boy, police say, is 17 years outdated.
The guts-stopping second occurred shortly after lifeguards went off-duty at 6 p.m. for roughly 24 hours. There was no sight of the boys as rescue crews comb the water.
Noah rushed to the seashore one she acquired that dreaded name. She is now praying for a miracle.
“I acquired a name whereas I used to be ready for the bus to return dwelling,” she mentioned.
The search by air and sea resumed on Sunday, though it is all however definitely a restoration effort now.
The Coast Guard, FDNY and NYPD are pulling out each instrument and are talking to witnesses.
“The kids tried to leap as much as sort of slice the wave, the wave was extraordinarily excessive, and it went on high of them and sucked them over. We expect that it may be a rip tide however that is nonetheless beneath investigation. In addition they acknowledged that the kids didn’t come up after the wave went on high of them,” mentioned NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry.
Stormy climate is making for tough waters – ending the seashore day early for a lot of who witnessed day 2 of the search effort – and felt the robust present themselves.
“The water was tough – I imply, we have been in there for an hour tops – had entry to water for an hour tops, after which the lifeguards informed us to return out,” mentioned Sri Taylor.
Late Saturday afternoon, the Coast Guard introduced they have been suspending their search efforts after combing 600 miles, writing,
“The choice to droop a search is at all times troublesome and weighs closely on all concerned. Our crews, together with our associate businesses, have performed an exhaustive search, and our ideas stay with the households throughout this troublesome time.”
A mom who wants all the assistance she will get.
“They have been making an attempt their finest, however once more, my essential focus was to console her and ensure that she is ok,” mentioned household pal Ashanti Henry.
The Coast Guard says the search has been suspended till additional discover.
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