Several New York City beaches have reopened after Hurricane Erin, but strong rip currents remain, prompting officials to warn swimmers to stay cautious.

Waves from Hurricane Erin pounded Long Beach Island earlier this week, taking away a historic island landmark. A steel mast poking above the sand on the beach at Barnegat Light was all that remained to let people know the final resting place of the vessel Sea King. On Thursday night, the storm pulled the mast back to sea.