NY firefighter dies saving daughter at beach.
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A New York City firefighter, Mark Batista, drowned while trying to rescue his 15-year-old daughter who became distressed while swimming at a New Jersey beach. The incident occurred at Sylvania Avenue beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, and the girl was rescued by first responders. Batista's body was found about 50 feet from the shore, and he was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he died. The girl was also transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. Lifeguards are not scheduled to begin working at the beach before June 17.
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