63 Years Old Man in New York Man Rescued After Being Stranded in Open Water off Cedar Beach

The recent report said a 63-year-old man in New York City was finally saved after being stranded in open waters in the Atlantic Ocean.

The man began swimming at 5:00 a.m off Cedar Beach in New York before rip currents pushed him away.

It was supposed to be early swimming for Dan Ho at Cedar Beach in Babylon, New York. However, he was pushed away by the rip currents far away from the beach.

Finally saved from the Atlantic Ocean

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New York City. The rip currents pushed away a 63-year-old man to the Atlantic Ocean after swimming at 5:00 a.m off Cedar Beach in New York City. He was finally rescued after staying and treading on open waters for five hours. Read

According to ABC7 News and Fox News, authorities reported that the 63-year-old stranded man was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean, far off Cedar Beach.

Reports from the Suffolk County Police Department explained that Dan Ho went swimming at 5:00 a.m. before he went missing.

While in the open waters, the man had no flotation device. He had to tread water for about five fours.

Ho found a fishing pole while treading in water. To help alert possible vessels, he tied his shirt to the pole.

With luck, the stranded man was found by Captain Jim Hohorst and Michael Ross.

The reports noted that there were no boats in the area. However, the two men caught that something was moving in the waters.

After he was rescued, he was immediately brought to a nearby hospital.

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How to stay safe during summer and on the ocean

As many people look forward to summertime and beaches, rip currents and severe weather conditions can threaten. As a result, it is best to always check the weather and beach advisories before going to oceans or beaches.

Here are essential reminders that beachgoers should remember to stay safe from rip currents and challenging weather while on the beach.

The American Red Cross emphasized the importance of keeping safe while on the beach, as injuries and hazards could be possible.

Keep updated with the latest forecasts

Beachgoers should monitor the latest weather forecasts in their areas. Severe thunderstorms can result in rip currents and inclement weather outlook.

People should also watch out for changing tides, thunder and fast-moving currents.

Look for beaches with lifeguards

Parents should not leave their children unattended while on the beach. In addition, beachgoers should swim into areas with lifeguards.

Sharks can also roam around beaches. Lifeguards are essential to notify beachgoers quickly.

Furthermore, beachgoers should swim in designed or supervised areas. Going beyond would put beachgoers at risk.

Observe the beach rules

Beachgoers should observe all the advisories while on the beach because it will help them to keep safe, especially during rip currents.

Here are essential reminders to stay safe from rip currents. Read here.

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