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Lifeguard Umbrella Impalement: Jersey Shore Incident Highlights Beach Safety
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A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after a beach umbrella impaled her at Asbury Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A sudden gust of wind caught the umbrella as she was setting it up, driving the stake into her arm [[1]]. the incident prompted a swift response from the Asbury Park Fire Department and EMTs.
Details of the Asbury Park Beach Incident
The Asbury Park Fire Department and EMTs responded to the scene on the morning of June 25th. According to Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy,first responders cut the umbrella stake to facilitate safer transportation to the hospital. The lifeguard underwent surgery to remove the impaled stake and has sence been released from the hospital,with a full recovery expected.
Did You Know? Unsecured beach umbrellas can become dangerous projectiles in windy conditions, posing a risk to beachgoers.
Other Recent Beach Hazards in New Jersey
The umbrella incident isn’t the only recent safety concern at New Jersey beaches. On June 21st, an adult male swimmer at Barnegat Light was hospitalized with a leg injury possibly caused by a needlefish [[2]]. The long Beach Township Police Department described the injury as minor, but the exact cause remains unknown.