Police Seeking Help With Identity Of Man Missing In Ocean Off Fire Island During Nor'Easter

FIRE ISLAND, NY — Authorities were searching for a missing man Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off of Robert Moses State Park on Fire Island, state police said.

The man, who was wearing dark-colored shorts, was reported missing at around 2:30 p.m. after being seen venturing into the ocean near Field 3, disappeared from view, and did not return to shore, according to police.

The identity of the man remains unknown, and investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him, police said.

Anyone who has a family member, friend, or acquaintance, who may have been at the park during that time and whose whereabouts are currently unknown, are urged to contact the police at 631-756-3300, or the New York State Park Police at 631-321-3700.

Officials told News 12 swimming is barred at the location, and they are advising residents to exercise caution during the storm.

The outlet reported that the search included the U.S. Coast Guard and Suffolk Police, but was suspended after hours due to the dark, according to the outlet. It will resume on Sunday, the outlet reported.

The news comes as a nor'easter slammed into the region.

Further west on Fire Island National Seashore waves were could be seen lapping beyond the steps of the pavilion at Smith Point County Park in Shirley.

States of emergency have been put into place at the state, Suffolk County, and town levels.

Patch has reached out to the state parks department and Suffolk police for more information about the missing swimmer.

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