Two Teenagers Drown at Coney Island Amid Rip Current Warnings

Incident marks the latest in a series of drownings on NYC beaches, highlighting lifeguard shortages and safety concerns.

Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, drowned after entering the water at Coney Island on Friday evening.
The girls went into the ocean after lifeguards had gone off duty and despite rip current warnings.
Emergency responders recovered the bodies about an hour after the girls were reported missing.
A 24-year-old man who attempted to help the teens is still missing.
New York City has experienced multiple drownings recently, with most occurring when lifeguards were not on duty.