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07-25-2010, 01:33 PM
Every year something like this happens. RIP.
Two cousins drown in Sandy Hook Bay off Plum Island
Published: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 11:20 AM
Updated: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 12:32 PM
http://media.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/photo/shookjpg-8740560020fb19a8_large.jpgThe Star-Ledger file photoA photo of Sandy Hook beach. Two cousins drown on Saturday afternoon while wading in the bay off Plum Island, officials said.
SANDY HOOK -- A 33-year-old man and his 30-year-old cousin both drowned Saturday afternoon while wading with other relatives in Sandy Hook Bay off a sandbar called Plum Island, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Two relatives were taken to a hospital after also trying to help, as was a toddler who was in the water at the time.
Gonzalo Romero-Tlamintzi, 33, of Sea Bright, was swept into the bay at about 4:30 p.m., said Peter Warshaw, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office. His cousin, Miguel Angel Romero-Leon, 30, of Red Bank, tried to save him but was pulled under by the strong current.
The two were taken to Monmouth Medical Center, where they died. Their deaths are believed to be the first drownings at Sandy Hook since the start of the summer season.
Neither man could swim, said John Warren, a spokesman for the Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes Sandy Hook. One of the victims was found in 15 feet of water, but it was not known which one, he said.
Romero-Tlamintzi's brother also tried to help but was pulled under. Warren identified that man as Martin Romero. He was administered CPR and survived. Martin Romero was also taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Romero-Tlamintzi's wife, Natasha Tlamintzi, also swam out to help while still holding their 27-month-old daughter, Warren said. She made it back to shore with the child, but collapsed from exhaustion. The two were taken to the hospital.
The family was wading on the bay side, where signs are posted warning beachgoers that there are no lifeguards, Warren said. The water has strong currents and sudden dropoffs.
Warshaw said the victims were in the water "at various levels, form ankle to waist deep." He said it the water "is particularly dangerous when the tide changes, It's a posted 'No Swimming' area and there are no guards."
Park Rangers from Gateway, along with emergency crews from Highlands, Sea Bright and Rumson responded.
Two cousins drown in Sandy Hook Bay off Plum Island
Published: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 11:20 AM
Updated: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 12:32 PM
http://media.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/photo/shookjpg-8740560020fb19a8_large.jpgThe Star-Ledger file photoA photo of Sandy Hook beach. Two cousins drown on Saturday afternoon while wading in the bay off Plum Island, officials said.
SANDY HOOK -- A 33-year-old man and his 30-year-old cousin both drowned Saturday afternoon while wading with other relatives in Sandy Hook Bay off a sandbar called Plum Island, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Two relatives were taken to a hospital after also trying to help, as was a toddler who was in the water at the time.
Gonzalo Romero-Tlamintzi, 33, of Sea Bright, was swept into the bay at about 4:30 p.m., said Peter Warshaw, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office. His cousin, Miguel Angel Romero-Leon, 30, of Red Bank, tried to save him but was pulled under by the strong current.
The two were taken to Monmouth Medical Center, where they died. Their deaths are believed to be the first drownings at Sandy Hook since the start of the summer season.
Neither man could swim, said John Warren, a spokesman for the Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes Sandy Hook. One of the victims was found in 15 feet of water, but it was not known which one, he said.
Romero-Tlamintzi's brother also tried to help but was pulled under. Warren identified that man as Martin Romero. He was administered CPR and survived. Martin Romero was also taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Romero-Tlamintzi's wife, Natasha Tlamintzi, also swam out to help while still holding their 27-month-old daughter, Warren said. She made it back to shore with the child, but collapsed from exhaustion. The two were taken to the hospital.
The family was wading on the bay side, where signs are posted warning beachgoers that there are no lifeguards, Warren said. The water has strong currents and sudden dropoffs.
Warshaw said the victims were in the water "at various levels, form ankle to waist deep." He said it the water "is particularly dangerous when the tide changes, It's a posted 'No Swimming' area and there are no guards."
Park Rangers from Gateway, along with emergency crews from Highlands, Sea Bright and Rumson responded.