Point Lookout
Coverage of Point Lookout in the Nexus archive.
- Lifeguards demonstrate rip current safety after Long Island ocean rescues
Lifeguards demonstrated rip current safety following recent ocean rescues on Long Island. Krista McNally reported the event from Point Lookout.
- Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat
A swimmer was bitten in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, leading to a temporary beach closure. The incident occurred amid multiple shark sightings in New York beaches and record-breaking heat in the eastern U.S. Authorities confirmed non-life-threatening injuries and resumed restricted swimming after finding no sharks.
- Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach State Park in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures. The incident occurred after recent shark sightings in the area, prompting authorities to suspend swimming and conduct searches. No sharks were found, and swimming resumed with restrictions. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked cases globally each year.
- Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures and restricted swimming. Multiple shark sightings were reported at other NYC and Long Island beaches, prompting intermittent closures and advisories. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked incidents globally each year.
- 9-foot-long shark shuts down NY beach as swimmers try to cool off
A nine-foot-long shark caused a temporary closure of a beach in Point Lookout, Long Island, preventing swimmers from entering the surf on a record-hot day. The incident occurred twice during open beach hours, disrupting efforts to cool off.
- 9-foot shark spotted at Point Lookout, swimming red-flagged
A 9-foot shark was spotted at Point Lookout, leading lifeguards to red-flag the beach and halt swimming. Crews used drones and jet skis to monitor the water following the sighting.
- Point Lookout beach closed after lifeguards spot 9-foot shark
Point Lookout beach was closed after lifeguards spotted a 9-foot shark. The incident prompted immediate safety measures at the location.