NYC will use drone technology to monitor sharks after a July 4th sighting

Some sharks It was discovered in New York City waters on July 4th, and the city urged the temporary beaches in Queens to close.

A video shared on social media shows a shark swimming near a beach fan on the far rockaway of Queens.

The beast was found near Beach 32nd Street around 11:30am. Another sighting was reported on Beach 144th Avenue, with a third writing on X at Beach 30th Avenue for the city’s public safety mayor Kazu Daughtry.

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“These sightings were very close to beach fans, but thanks to the dedicated experts from Drone Tech, Lifeguards and @NycemergencyMgt, everyone is safe while enjoying their holidays,” Daughtry said. “The B30 was closed for an hour, but now it’s back. We’ll continue to monitor the beach and update everything.”

Christina Farrell, first vice-committee NYC Emergency Managementthe agency’s drone unit said it is monitoring the shark activity to keep everyone safe.

Earlier this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reassured New Yorkers that officials are taking steps to monitor sharks along the state’s beaches, especially on Long Island, ahead of the holiday weekend.

The “Shark Week” host warns beach fans when predators are most likely to attack where

“Our Long Island State Park beaches are cherished by New Yorkers and visitors. They are a great place to go offline, go outside and enjoy the outdoors,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Wednesday.

“We continue to strengthen our shark surveillance capabilities and safety tactics on these beaches, which will help protect these precious summer traditions,” she added. “We encourage all beach fans to stay safe, stay vigilant and always follow the direction of lifeguards and park staff.”

New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tem Randy Simons said his agency is well prepared to keep beach fans safe.

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“Our staff are well prepared Beach Fan Parents This summer season and we look forward to adopting the latest technology to become even more effective.