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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY

Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.

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Bureau Chief · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM · 1 min read
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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line — Hempstead Community news

A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home.

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