It is from the bottom of our hearts that a firefighter gave up his life while trying to save his daughter. An incident occurred Friday in New Jersey where a New York firefighter put his life at risk to save his daughter’s life from drowning. In a shocking turn of events, the New York firefighter lost his life, authorities confirmed. The deceased was identified as Mark Batista. Reportedly, he was a veteran firefighter who worked with the New York Fire Department (FDNY) for 15 years. He saved so many lives while serving with the FDNY but amazingly couldn’t save his own daughter’s life. What happened or what were the circumstances surrounding the death of Mark Batista? Let’s dive into the details and find out more. Scroll down the page.
How did Mark Batista die? FDNY firefighter’s cause of death explored
The New York Fire Department issued a statement confirming the death of Mark Batista, who was assigned to Engine Company 226 in Brooklyn. The FDNY stated: “We are heartbroken to learn of the death of firefighter Mark Batista, who died Friday while swimming off the Jersey shore.” The incident occurred at the Jersey Shore. The department described Mark as a dedicated public servant who spent fifteen years serving with the FDNY, as an EMT and firefighter. The statement concluded: “We join his family in mourning his tragic passing.” Take a look below and read the circumstances surrounding the death of Mark Batista.
Police responded to an emergency call around 8:35 a.m. at Sylvania Avenue Beach in Avon. Rescue officers waded into the water and began searching for two swimmers, and ten minutes later, members of the water rescue team found a minor and pulled him out of the water. The female minor was immediately taken to the hospital. First aid members provided him with emergency treatment. The girl is expected to recover. Scroll down the page and read more details.
After rescuing the juvenile female, the second swimmer to drown in the water was tracked down around 10 am. The second victim was identified as Mark Batista, 39, of Teaneck, New Jersey. He was found submerged by officers. They took him close to shore, where paramedics performed CPR and life-saving treatment before taking him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The beach was reportedly unprotected and lifeguards were off duty when the incident occurred. Stay tuned to this website for more details.
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