Stay out of the water or face a fine — that’s the warning from a Jersey Shore town as it tries to keep people safe from dangerous conditions in the ocean fueled by Hurricane Lee far offshore.
It’s actually not a new law, but enforcement of an existing law that only permits swimming at guarded beaches. The move follows a string of recent drownings and numerous rescues up and down the Jersey Shore.
On Tuesday, a good Samaritan on a boogie board helped first responders save a struggling 81-year-old man from the turbulent water in neighboring Seaside Park. Seaside Heights officials said possible fines for people caught swimming range from $100 to more than $1,000.
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