Three months ago, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to deploy 10 new drones to patrol the shores and watch for sharks. But even with that added layer of protection, a 50-year-old woman was bitten off Rockaway Beach Monday and is listed in critical condition.
The attack shows the difficulty in protecting swimmers from the oft-feared (but largely misunderstood) sea creatures. The 10 drones launched this year joined a number of existing surveillance devices, including eight existing drones, watercraft and helicopters, meant to keep a close watch on the waters.
