Woman survives impalement by beach umbrella in Alabama

A woman's leg was impaled by a beach umbrella in Orange Beach, Alabama, after a strong gust of wind dislodged it. Emergency personnel stabilized the woman and cut the umbrella shaft from her leg before airlifting her to the hospital in stable condition. This incident highlights the dangers of airborne beach umbrellas, which have caused injuries and even fatalities in the past. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises anchoring beach umbrellas securely in the sand and using additional weights or anchors to prevent accidents.