Missing Teen Swimmer Rescued at Jacob Riis Park, Rushed to Hospital

A 19-year-old swimmer went missing in the waters off Jacob Riis Park in Queens, prompting a massive search operation involving helicopters and drones. The teen was eventually found unconscious by his friends and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. This incident follows another recent case of a missing swimmer in the waters off Coney Island. Authorities urge caution and remind the public that even strong swimmers are not immune to the dangers of rip currents.