Officials have an urgent warning for beachgoers this summer after a freak accident left one New Jersey lifeguard hospitalized. Here's a look at the new safety standard that could keep your umbrella ...

The woman, said to be about 19 or 20 years old, is currently in stable condition.

Dig it deeper than you think. If you're using a heavier umbrella made of wood or metal, it needs to be dug at least a foot under the sand. Sand is a loose and soft surface and is susceptible to ...

A beach official reminds people about the importance of beach safety after a lifeguard was impaled by an umbrella in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Tonight, an 18-year old lifeguard is recovering after she was impaled with an umbrella while on duty at a beach in New Jersey ...

ASBURY PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The lifeguard who was impaled by a beach umbrella in a freak accident this week said she ...

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (WCBS) – A lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella on a beach in New Jersey is lucky to be alive. The ...

As summer heats up, local volunteers tackled litter at South Amboy Beach, pulling out 140 pounds of debris and rescuing a ...

A lifeguard in Asbury Park who faced a serious injury remains optimistic, ready to reunite with her team after surgery ...

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

Almost every occupied barrier island in New Jersey has a long-term commitment for beach replenishment. Do the projects still ...

A 19-year-old lifeguard from New Jersey was hospitalized after she was impaled by her own beach umbrella. NBC News' Julie ...