Police under federal investigation for response to beach chaos
Around 500 teens went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on Thursday after a flyer was spread on social media promoting "Senior Cut Day," prompting the massive turnout. Witnesses told News 12 that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the teenagers arrived.
A Nassau County Police Department helicopter was seen hovering over the large group of teens, lifting sand into the air as a result.
A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that the agency is investigating the Nassau County Police Department's use of a helicopter in this situation.
"The FAA is investigating the incident," the spokesperson said. "Minimum altitudes for all aircraft (including helicopters) are listed in § 91.119. The rule requires that (except when necessary for takeoff or landing) no pilot may operate an aircraft below an altitude where, if the engine fails, an emergency landing cannot be made without creating an undue hazard to people or property on the surface. The rule applies whether the aircraft is operated as a civil aircraft or a public aircraft (i.e. military, law enforcement, etc.)."
The rule states that helicopters can't fly under 1,000 feet "above the highest obstacle."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told Fox News Digital that the police's actions saved others from getting hurt.
"We are confident that the actions taken by the NCPD aviation helicopter were instrumental in dispersing a large crowd of individuals who were engaged in fighting and other disruptive behaviors, thereby saving our kids from getting hurt."
Police and other officials restricted access to areas of the beach to stop any continued violence on Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Officials allegedly saw multiple fights between the large group of teens.
"The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kids — it was so calm. But now it's just crazy."
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