Officials have an urgent warning for beachgoers this summer after a freak accident left one New Jersey lifeguard hospitalized. Here's a look at the new safety standard that could keep your umbrella ...

The woman, said to be about 19 or 20 years old, is currently in stable condition.

Dig it deeper than you think. If you're using a heavier umbrella made of wood or metal, it needs to be dug at least a foot under the sand. Sand is a loose and soft surface and is susceptible to ...

A beach official reminds people about the importance of beach safety after a lifeguard was impaled by an umbrella in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine responded to the scene in the Beach Haven Terrace section about 7 a.m. on Friday.

Tonight, an 18-year old lifeguard is recovering after she was impaled with an umbrella while on duty at a beach in New Jersey ...

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (WCBS) – A lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella on a beach in New Jersey is lucky to be alive. The ...

As summer heats up, local volunteers tackled litter at South Amboy Beach, pulling out 140 pounds of debris and rescuing a ...

A lifeguard in Asbury Park who faced a serious injury remains optimistic, ready to reunite with her team after surgery ...

A New Jersey lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella left a hospital on Thursday and later recounted the terrifying ordeal.

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (WABC) - A lifeguard was impaled by a beach umbrella on Wednesday morning, according to officials in New Jersey. Emergency vehicles could be seen lining 3rd Avenue at Ocean Avenue ...

A 19-year-old lifeguard from New Jersey was hospitalized after she was impaled by her own beach umbrella. NBC News' Julie ...