TWO SWIMMERS RESCUED DURING CAPE MAY 911 CEREMONY

The Cape May Fire Department and Beach Patrol were called to the Jackson Street beach for a swimmer in distress on Thursday evening, in the middle of Cape May’s 911 ceremony. The incident occurred about 7:15pm when two individuals were rescued from the water, about 75 yards away from shore. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the call, along with the beach patrol and firefighters. One of the rescued swimmers was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center for treatment.