Swimmer missing at Coney Island: 2 teens die after being pulled from water; man still missing

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) – Two teenagers have died after being pulled from the water at Coney Island Beach.

Officers responded to Stillwell Avenue and the boardwalk shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday. Officers frantically ran up and down the shore with flashlights.

According to witnesses, it happened when it started to rain and everyone on the beach sought shelter near the toilets.

The two young people decided to return to the sea. According to witnesses, a man tried to stop them – but he couldn’t swim either. It is unclear whether the two young people knew the man.

Beachgoers watched helplessly – no one wanted to go in because of the rough water.

At around 9:30 p.m., first responders pulled the 17- and 18-year-olds out of the water and took them to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

The 17 and 18 year old girls were taken to hospital.

The search for the 24-year-old is still ongoing.

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Lucy Yang attended the vigil, which hundreds attended to commemorate the victims.

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