Update from Communications Manager, Jessica Waters: (Wednesday, August 27, 2014):Despite an extraordinary effort by our public safety personnel, including our Beach Patrol and Fire Department rescue swimmers, the life saving measures after yesterday’s water rescue were unsuccessful. The victim, 18-year-old Jose Maudiel Hernandez, from Manassass, VA, was pronounce deceased at Atlantic General Hospital last evening.
Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the victim. On behalf of the entire Town of Ocean City, our thoughts and prayers are with them during this very difficult time.
As we enter into a busy Labor Day weekend, the Ocean City Beach Patrol reminds beachgoers to check in with the lifeguard on duty every time you come to the beach. An increase in strong rip currents can be seen on our coast because of tropical storm activity off-shore. Beach patrons are reminded that there are swimming restrictions in effect until further notice. Swimmers are asked to remain knee deep in the water or less. Citizens are also strongly encouraged to only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
They can't be that concerned otherwise they would close the beach until conditions improve. That's what they do in Delaware and did several times this summer.
ReplyDeleteYou don't put your employees like the lifeguards, in danger because people use no common sense and will go swimming even if a hurricane is a mile off shore.
Shouldn't have to close the beach. Pepole can still sunbath on the beach without going in the ocean!!! People need to use something called common sense! If the beach patron post dangerous swimming notices then swim at YOUR RISK! Come on folks not eveyone is brain dead...
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