The 6abc data journalism team found that more than 4,800 water rescues were reported along the Jersey Shore last year.
Lifeguards warn beachgoers ahead of July 4 after 9 people rescued in Ocean CityNine people were rescued from the water off the 9th Street jetty in Ocean City, New Jersey early Saturday morning after several people walking on the rocks fell in.
"We were able to jump into our vehicles and report down to the incident. It was a couple of people who got into trouble and some good Samaritans who jumped in to help them," said Captain Paul Boardman of the Ocean City Beach Patrol.Officials say the nine people who were rescued had been carried out by rip currents.
The 6abc data journalism team found that more than 4,800 rescues were reported along the Jersey Shore last year.Beachgoers told Action News on Monday that they do swim near lifeguards, regardless of rip currents. Mike Aloi, who is visiting from Connecticut, said the beach patrol does a good job of alerting swimmers.
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