The article highlights the alarming rise of subway-surfing among teenagers in New York City, a dangerous trend exacerbated by social media. Emergency services reported a recent incident involving a teen, emphasizing the trend's perilous nature. Six fatalities were reported last year due to subway surfing, prompting a government response that includes media campaigns and the deployment of drones by the NYPD to monitor affected train lines. Despite these efforts, thrill-seeking videos continue to proliferate online, demonstrating the challenge of addressing this risky behavior among youth.
Emergency services transported the teenager to NYC Health and Hospitals Jacobi Medical Center where he was in stable condition, according to police.
In October 2023, the NYPD deployed drones to monitor train lines with high surfing activity, particularly before and after school hours.
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