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31-year-old man dies, others rescued after getting caught in rip current at New Jersey beach
The victim and four others, including his 16-year-old son, were pulled from the water around 7 p.m. -- two hours after lifeguard duty had ended.
Swimmer drowns, multiple people rescued from rip current at Seaside Heights; 1 dead at Manhattan Beach
Two people drowned in separate incidents in the water in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and Brooklyn on Monday night.
Beach patrol warns of rip currents after drowning in Seaside Heights, N.J.
Lifeguards at the Jersey Shore are warning beachgoers about the danger of rip currents after two drowning deaths in New York and New Jersey on Monday.
Drone video shows dramatic rescues from deadly rip current along New Jersey beach
One person drowned, and six others were rescued from a rip current along a New Jersey shore beach Monday night. The Seaside Heights Fire Department received the call just before 7:00 p.m. Firefighters said the victims were swimming at a beach where lifeguards were not on duty.
1 person drowned, 6 saved in jet ski rescue at unguarded NJ beach, Seaside Heights officials confirm
One person has died and six others were rescued by jet ski after they were swimming at an unguarded beach in Seaside Heights on Monday evening.
After latest drowning, Seaside Heights threatens to arrest swimmers
A heartbreaking drowning in Seaside Heights prompts Mayor Tony Vaz to enhance safety measures including new signs and nightly ocean evaluations aim to protect beachgoers amid a challenging summer for lifeguards.
Six swimmers rescued, one deceased, in Seaside Heights, NJ, on Monday
At approximately 6:55 p.m. on Monday, the Seaside Heights Fire Department in New Jersey was dispatched along with others for a report of multiple swimmers in distress off Webster Avenue Beach in Seaside Heights.
1 swimmer dead, 4 rescued after getting caught in rip current at Seaside Heights beach
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.
Man Drowns In Seaside Heights After Swimmers Caught In Rip Tide: Sheriff
A man drowned in Seaside Heights at Webster Avenue Beach on Monday, Aug. 11, authorities said. At 7 p.m., six people got caught in a rip tide prompting first responders to the scene, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said.
Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident
One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.
31-year-old man dies, others rescued after getting caught in rip current at Seaside Heights beach
The victim and four others, including his 16-year-old son, were pulled from the water around 7 p.m. -- two hours after lifeguard duty had ended.
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Two drown in rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns up Jersey Shore waters

A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into distress off Webster Avenue Beach, leaving a 31-year-old man dead ...

Elderly swimmer dies after being pulled from ocean at NYC beach, as another drowns on Jersey Shore

The medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of the death, which does not appear to be suspicious, police said.

N.J. town will close beaches after lifeguards leave following drowning, mayor says

Beaches in Seaside Heights typically open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. when lifeguards leave for the day, Vaz said.

2 dead in separate incident at beaches in Brooklyn and N.J.

Two people died in separate incidents in the water in Brooklyn and New Jersey Monday night. A 55-year-old woman died after ...
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Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Attempts to Sabotage Ciattarelli Campaign Not Working as Jack Closes Gap with Sherrill

For decades, Ocean County GOP Chairman stood by the side of every Republican candidate runnign for state office when they visited Ocean County. This time, he hasn't only been missing in action, he's ...

Why Jack Ciattarelli is rallying with MAGA influencer Scott Presler at the Jersey Shore

The “New Jersey Unites” rally at the Jersey Shore is part of an effort to unite Republicans behind Ciattarelli in the ...