In a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, a New York firefighter drowned while attempting to save his daughter from drowning at Sylvania Avenue Beach in Avon, New Jersey. Mark Batista, the firefighter, had served for 15 years with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and was a member of Brooklyn’s Engine Company 226.
According to the authorities, the incident began around 8:35 in the morning.
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when the police received a report about two troubled swimmers. As soon as they arrived on the scene, police officers and the water rescue team dove into the water in search of the victims. After ten minutes, they were finally able to save the young girl who was in trouble. She was immediately taken to the hospital, where it was predicted that she would likely make a full recovery.
While attempting to save his daughter from drowning, a firefighter perishes.
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The second victim was found in the water, submerged. It was determined that the victim was Mark Batista, a 39-year-old Teaneck, New Jersey resident. Batista was saved by the shore before being taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
The FDNY released a statement expressing their profound sorrow over Batista’s passing. He was referred to as a devoted public servant who had served as an EMT and a firefighter during his time in service. The FDNY offered its condolences to Batista’s family and shared their sorrow at his untimely death.
There were no lifeguards on duty at the time of the incident, according to a sign on the boardwalk at Sylvania Avenue Beach. Although there were no lifeguards on duty that morning, Sarah Johnson of the National Weather Service reported that there was little danger of rip currents.
The loss of Mark Batista has had a profound effect on the fire service and serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters must face in the course of their work. The selfless act that Batista performed to save his daughter is a prime example of his courage and commitment to standing up for others, even at the risk of his own life.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and the need to exercise caution even in circumstances that seem low-risk. The FDNY and the wider community are in deep sorrow over the loss of a dedicated firefighter who dedicated his life to assisting and defending others.
