18-Year-Old Drowns at Assateague Island National Seashore
18-Year-Old Drowns at Assateague Island National Seashore

18-Year-Old Drowns at Assateague Island National Seashore

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An 18-year-old man drowned while swimming near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach Parking Lot at Assateague Island National Seashore. The drowning occurred about 150 yards south of the designated lifeguarded zone, though on-duty lifeguards responded quickly after being alerted by a relative. One swimmer was rescued successfully, but the 18-year-old was pulled from the water unconscious, received CPR, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident came weeks after U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen urged the Trump administration to fill vacant lifeguard positions in the Maryland portion of the park, citing the importance of attentive lifeguards to prevent drownings. The National Park Service reminded visitors to stay close to shore and be aware of dangerous currents and winds. Multiple agencies including park law enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, contracted lifeguards, and the state of Virginia assisted in the rescue efforts.

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