Rough weather blamed as surfer dies off Rockaway Beach
Photo credit: AP | The storm headed toward Long Island is packing strong winds that could down trees, tree limbs and wires.
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As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida threaten to wreak havoc on Long Island's coastline Friday, the system is already being partially blamed in the death of a surfer in the waters off Rockaway Beach.
The unidentified 36-year-old man's leg strap attached to a surfboard became tangled and the rough surf pushed him toward a jetty, officials said. Emergency medical technicians attempted to revive...
