WILDWOOD – Wildwood lifeguards were headed out to their assigned beaches at approximately 9:50 a.m. July 25 and responded to calls for help on the beach, according to the City of Wildwood’s Facebook page. Lifeguards recognized four bathers in distress about 50 yards offshore in the area of Spicer Avenue and the beach.
Lifeguards entered the water and rescued three males and one female. The first male was unconscious when rescued and CPR was administered. The second male was semi-conscious when brought to shore. The third male and female were conscious and alert. The first victim responded to CPR and became conscious on the beach.
The Wildwood Beach Patrol transferred care for all four victims to the Wildwood Fire Department. All four victims were transported to an area hospital for further medical evaluation.
“The lifeguards did a great of job responding to a critical incident, and their skills and training saved lives,” Captain Ed Schneider stated.
“The lifeguards did a great of job responding to a critical incident, and their skills and training saved lives,” Captain Ed Schneider stated.
