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

An Asbury Park lifeguard sitting on the stand was impaled by a beach umbrella Wednesday morning that entered her armpit and exited her back, a fire official said. Officials had to cut the pole, which was about an inch in diameter, on both sides to fit her into the ambulance, officials said.

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.