9 Rescued From Turbulent Ocean City Waters: Reports

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Nine people were recently rescued from turbulent waters at an Ocean City beach after falling off rocks before lifeguards were on duty, according to reports.

Four people fell into the water initially this past Saturday morning, according to NJ Advance Media. They had been walking across the 9th Street jetty when they slipped and fell in. Others entered the water to help them, but they too got stuck in the waves, the report said.

While it happened before lifeguards were on duty, they fortunately were nearby having a morning meeting, according to Action News.

Multiple lifeguards and firefighters responded to the emergency, reports said.

Action News reported that the people had gotten stuck in a rip current. Saturday had a high risk for rip currents, and beach patrol officials told OCNJ Daily that day was the first of the season where multiple rescues were needed.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol frequently cautions that beachgoers stay where lifeguards are posted. They also warn against doing anything that could prove dangerous - such as walking across a slippery jetty.