The children started to experience some difficulty in the water, investigators say. That's when a man reportedly went in to help them.
Man hospitalized after rescuing 2 children from Great Egg Harbor River at Atlantic County parkA man is in the hospital after rescuing two children from the Great Egg Harbor River at a park in South Jersey on Wednesday.Authorities say two children went swimming there, which is prohibited. There are multiple signs posted in English and Spanish warning people not to swim.
The children started to experience some difficulty in the water, investigators say. That's when a man reportedly went in to help them. The man was able to retrieve the children from the water and safely get them to shore, according to police. However, the man reportedly went under the water. He was rescued by authorities and taken to the hospital in critical condition.The park is now closed, authorities say. An investigation into this incident is ongoing.County officials told Action News that many people don't realize how deep the water is, which makes it dangerous for anyone who swims there.
"It blows my mind. There are signs and people -- kids and adults -- who still don't obey the rules," said Fornia.Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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