Search called off for missing swimmer in Long Beach
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After an extensive search by water and air, the Long Beach Fire Department terminated its search last night for a possible missing swimmer. The department received the call Thursday night just before 9 p.m.
Air units continued searching after the search by sea was called off.
People close to the scene said a man was seen going into the water 46 minutes prior, and they didn't see him come out.
The department brought in help from the Coast Guard, Nassau County Police Marine and Aviation, NYPD Air Sea Rescue, as well as assistance from the Lawrence Cedarhust, Inwood, Island Park, Oceanside, Baldwin, Freeport and East Rockaway Fire Departments as well as Atlantic Beach Rescue and several members of the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol.
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