Coast Guard Rescues 4 Boogie Boarders Off Strathmere Coast

Thanks to the vigilance of a Good Samaritan, the Coast Guard was able to rescue four female boogie boarders who were swept out to sea off the coast of Strathmere Wednesday night.

Coast Guard watchstanders diverted two Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin helicopter air crews from training flights to respond to a report from a Good Samaritan of the boogie boarders who were swept out to sea off Corson Inlet near Strathmere at about 7:26 p.m.

Two more Good Samaritans attempted to help the boogie boarders, but were capsized. They were wearing life jackets and swam to shore.

Air Station Atlantic City air crews on-scene dispatched a rescue swimmer and four life jackets to the water to assist.

The air crew hoisted two people and transported them to Corson's Inlet State Park. They then returned to hoist the remaining last two boogie boarders and the rescue swimmer, who were also transported to the park.

"Thanks to some good Samaritans on shore we were able to be notified in a timely manner before dark and effect a rescue," said Lt. Alex Webber, the pilot on the case. "It is important to know your limits when enjoying the ocean and stop your activity well before you fatigue and before it turns dark."

No injuries or pollution were reported.