A New York firefighter drowned Friday morning after jumping into the water at the Jersey Shore to save his teen daughter who got caught in rough surf, officials say.
A New York firefighter drowned Friday morning after jumping into the water at the Jersey Shore to save his teen daughter who got caught in rough surf, officials said.
Multiple units responded to Sylvania Avenue Beach at around 8:38 a.m. after witnesses reported two swimmers in distress, according to aThe teen girl was found approximately 10 minutes later by rescue swimmers and taken to a hospital for medical attention. She is expected to recover,Batista was found submerged in water at around 10 a.m. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.
In a statement, FDNY spokesperson Jim Long said the department was"heartbroken" to learn of Batista's death.
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