Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
POINT LOOKOUT, N.Y. -- It goes without saying that a great place to beat the heat is the beach, but officials shared safety concerns Monday due to hundreds of weekend rescues and shark sightings. Following sightings in the Rockaways in recent days, Town of Hempstead officials are on high alert after revealing they spotted two sharks in the bay off Hewlett Point Beach on Sunday. 'The sharks are a total deal breaker,' one beach goer said.'Some of these species love to come in the area.
Sharks aren't the only dangerOfficials said rough seas caused 250 rescues at Hempstead beaches over the weekend.'If you get caught in a rip the best thing to do is don't panic. You can let it suck you out and swim parallel to the shore. Just float on your back. The lifeguards will see you. They will come get you,' said Justine Anderson, Town of Hempstead's aquatic director.
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