Since November 2023, drones have aided in over 200 rescues of mostly teenagers engaged in subway surfing incidents in New York City, particularly in Queens. The average age of those rescued is 15, but incidents involve individuals from 11 to 36 years old. The NYPD tracked 32 medical incidents, including 16 deaths, linked to subway surfing since its rise in popularity due to social media in 2022. The 7 line has the highest number of subway surfing arrests, with significant deployments of drones to identify offenders.
Subway surfing is dangerous. It's not a game, it's not adventure. It's a dangerous action that must be dealt with appropriately.
This drone program is saving lives. That's 200 kids who were stopped before it was too late.
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