Vacationing Trooper Saves Man From Drowning In Sea Isle City

SEA ISLE CITY, NJ — Even while on vacation, a New Jersey state trooper saved a life. Detective Sergeant First Class George Wren saved a man from drowning Aug. 3 in Sea Isle City.

Wren and his family went to the beach. He was explaining the dangers of rip currents to his children. Then a woman frantically approached Wren and screamed that a man was drowning.

The trooper saw the man drifting further into the ocean and already about 75 yards from the shore. Wren, trained in water rescues, used a surfboard to reach the swimmer. Once Wren reached him, he saw the man was fatigued and barely able to keep himself afloat.

Wren helped the man onto the surfboard and swam with him back to shore. Emergency personnel treated the swimmer.

Officials later determined the man suffered a heart attack. He has since been released him. He is recovering at home.

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