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What is subway surfing?

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Subway surfing refers to the dangerous act of riding on top of moving subway trains, a trend primarily among teenagers in New York City.

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The dangerous rise of subway surfing in New York City

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  • Subway surfing incidents in New York City have resulted in 16 deaths and 20 severe injuries in the past three years. 22s
  • The average age of those involved in subway surfing is 14, with the youngest fatality being 11 years old. 29s
  • The NYPD is using drones to monitor and prevent subway surfing on top of trains. 42s
  • Drone operations have rescued over 200 people since 2022. 1m 9s
  • Police urge parents to be aware of their children's activities and involvement with the subway system. 1m 24s
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The dangerous rise of subway surfing in New York City

Subway surfing is when individuals, mainly teenagers, ride on top of moving subway trains.

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