Jersey Shore, Hurricane Erin and beach erosion
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The girl’s sister, Sameeha Sultana, 13, was found unresponsive about an hour later at 7th Avenue, a block north. Rescue crews and the U.S. Coast Guard pulled her out of the water, and CPR was performed. She was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
The 34-year-old street performer who created his Batman persona in 2016 now faces multiple weapons charges after allegedly using mace during a boardwalk altercation.
Hurricane Erin's higher tides and big waves are battering much of the East Coast, with the large storm prompting the expansion of tropical storm and coastal flooding advisories Wednesday. Beachfront property owners are bracing for the worst amid predictions of a storm surge of up to 4 feet and significant coastal erosion.
New Jersey-based rock group The Gab Cinque Band was performing at the venue on Saturday. Jonas surprised the crowd by joining them on stage and singing the classic Jonas Bros. track “Burnin’ Up” with the group. Jonas Bros. hype man and bodyguard “Big Rob” Feggans joined them as well.
Despite red flags warning swimmers not to get in the ocean, some surfers couldn't resist the waves being churned up as Hurricane Erin prepares to pass by offshore. Ross DiMattei reports and breaks down where swimming bans are in place.