Search Underway for Missing Teen Swimmer in Rockaways
A 17-year-old boy went missing while swimming near Beach 73rd Street and Shore Front Parkway in the Rockaways, New York, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. According to NBC New York, the search and rescue operation began around 3:30 p.m. and involved teams from the FDNY, NYPD, and U.S. Coast Guard. Despite extensive efforts, the search was called off just before 9 p.m. due to darkness. The incident highlights the dangers of swimming in unmonitored areas, as lifeguards are not yet on duty for the season. The city's Parks Department has urged the public to only swim when lifeguards are present.