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Warning for beachgoers about umbrella safety amid freak accident in N.J.
NBC News· 2025-06-28 13:00
Tonight, this 18-year-old lifeguard is speaking out after a freak accident on a New Jersey beach. Alex, who only wanted us to use her first name to protect her privacy, describing the frightening moments when she was impaled by a beach umbrella this week. It was a fever dream.Like, it still doesn't feel real. K361, the umbrella in the left armpit. First responders rushed to the scene.They cut the umbrella on both ends so they could remove that part of it. Alex is now out of the hospital and beginning her ro ...
New Jersey lifeguard hospitalized after being impaled by beach umbrella
NBC News· 2025-06-27 03:30
A picturesque day on the Jersey Shore. Beachgoers taking cover from the hot summer sun. All shattered in a moment.K361. The umbrella is leaving in the left armpit. After a 19-year-old lifeguard in Asbury Park was stabbed by her own beach umbrella.She said, "I I'm got impaled by the umbrella." First responders rushing to the scene. Power tools in hand. Going to need that band saw for sure down here.They cut the umbrella on both ends so they could remove that part of it. It was pretty ugly, but they said, "I ...