US Edition1 Swimmer Dies, 4 Rescued From Rip Currents In Seaside Heights, Authorities Say
Six swimmers were rescued from a rip current at an unguarded beach on a red flag day, with one man dying despite rescue efforts, officials said.
- Seaside Heights Assistant Fire Chief Tim Farrell confirmed that on Monday night, a man drowned after being caught in a rip current at an unguarded Seaside Heights beach, and six others were rescued by jet ski.
- On Monday, New Jersey officials had placed red flag warnings, and Webster Avenue Beach was unguarded at the time of the incident.
- Seaside Heights Fire Department responded shortly after 6:56 p.m. and used a jet ski with a rescue swimmer to save six people, resolving the scene by 7:22 p.m.
- At Community Medical Center in Toms River, staff pronounced the man dead after CPR was performed and he was transported by ambulance, Farrell said.
- Experts warn that most swimmers are unaware of rip currents, which may cause over 100 fatalities annually, according to Chris Brewster.
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One Dead, Six Rescued in Jet Ski Rescue at Unguarded Seaside Heights Beach
Seaside Heights, NJ – A tragic incident unfolded Monday evening at an unguarded beach in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, where one person drowned and six others were rescued from dangerous rip currents by the Seaside Heights Fire Department’s ocean rescue team. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Emergency responders received a […]
1 swimmer dead, 4 rescued after getting caught in rip current at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey
One man is dead and four others are in stable condition after getting caught in a rip current at an unguarded Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey on Monday.
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