"A 39-year-old man was found unconscious in a flooded basement in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. According to police, the man was attempting to save one of his dogs when he became trapped. The FDNY Scuba Team retrieved him from the water, but he was pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital. A friend of the victim, Akiva, described him as "a very pure, simple person" who was known for his generosity."
"In a separate incident, a 43-year-old man was found unresponsive in a flooded boiler room in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The NYPD Emergency Service Unit removed him, but he was declared dead at the scene. Both incidents are currently under investigation by the police. The heavy rainstorms have led to widespread flooding issues throughout the city, with residents expressing growing concerns over the city's infrastructure."
Severe storms produced major flooding across New York City and resulted in two fatalities. A 39-year-old man in East Flatbush was found unconscious in a flooded basement after attempting to save a dog; the FDNY Scuba Team retrieved him and he was pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital. A 43-year-old man was found unresponsive in a flooded boiler room in Washington Heights and was declared dead after removal by the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Police are investigating both deaths. Heavy rain caused widespread flooding, prompting resident concerns about city infrastructure and calls for improved preparedness. Police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
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