Man dies from fall off observation platform at Fire Island Lighthouse

The man's identity has yet to be determined.

Mike Smollins

Aug 29, 2025, 6:59 PM

Updated 33 days ago

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A man died after falling off an observation platform at the Fire Island Lighthouse, according to the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad.
They say the man fell just before 2 p.m.
Police say the man was seen on video walking into the lighthouse by himself, buying a ticket to the top and then falling to his death. Police believe he intentionally jumped. The lighthouse is closed until further notice.
The man's identity has yet to be determined.


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