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Belmar leaders urge caution after a drowning and recommend extended patrols and red flags
Summary
Council and staff discussed recent drownings and rescues, announced stepped‑up patrols and lifeguard coverage, and said the governor's office advised red‑flagging beaches through Friday; the meeting also included heated public comment that was curtailed by the chair.
Belmar Borough Council members and public‑safety officials discussed recent rescues and a recent drowning and urged residents to avoid entering the ocean except where lifeguards are on duty, saying the borough will increase mobile patrols and assess lifeguard coverage.
Council members described coordinated reviews between police, lifeguards and other beach staff and said they have already added personnel and mobile patrols on beach vehicles to keep greater visibility later into evenings. The mayor reported a call from the governor's office urging…
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