Officials are using drones to closely monitor New York shores following a spate of reported shark incidents earlier this week off the coast of Long Island.
George Gorman, Long Island regional director for the NY State office of Parks and Recreation, explains how drones are being used to track sharks and ensure swimmers' safety.Earlier this week, five people reported being bitten by sharks at popular beaches.
"While residents are encouraged to enjoy the summer at the beach, swimmers should remain vigilant when in the water. If you see a shark, or a pod of bunker fish that attract the predators, calmly exit the water and alert the lifeguard on duty or a local official," the department said on Facebook. Cary Epstein, lifeguarding supervisor, operates a drone during takeoff for a shark patrol flight at Jones Beach State Park, Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Wantagh, New York.
A sighting of a 10-foot-long shark led officials to keep people out of the water at Robert Moses State Park on Thursday.
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