Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives
Briefly

The tragic incidents of young lives lost or injured due to subway surfing highlight the urgent need for robust safety measures and combined efforts from the public and authorities.
In November 2023, NYPD's drone program has successfully conducted over 1,000 flights, effectively intervening to remove individuals from atop trains, thus saving at least 114 lives.
The rise of social media has contributed significantly to the dangerous trend of subway surfing among youth, with algorithms promoting perilous stunts that lead to fatal consequences.
Community vigilance is crucial; reporting dangerous behavior to authorities could be a life-saving action that helps prevent more tragedies linked to subway surfing.
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