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

Speaking for the first time Wednesday, 18-year-old Alex said she was trying to tie the broken umbrella down when it was whipped around by the wind.

ASBURY PARK - The beach lifeguard that was impaled by an umbrella has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove the pole, according to authorities. The 19-year-old lifeguard, whose identity has not been released, is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Asbury Park Fire Department.