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A young lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled by a beach umbrella after falling off a chair, with the umbrella piercing her armpit and exiting her back; she was treated and is in stable condition, with authorities advising beachgoers to secure umbrellas properly.
A lifeguard at a New Jersey beach was hospitalized after being impaled by a beach umbrella, which was stabilized and removed by emergency responders; she remains conscious and alert, and the incident highlights the importance of securing umbrellas properly.
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.