Beach Umbrella Accident in Florida Injures Woman

A woman was hospitalized after being impaled by a flying umbrella while visiting Cocoa Beach with her family.

The incident occurred when a rental umbrella became dislodged and struck the woman's leg.
First responders used bolt cutters to separate the umbrella canopy from the pole.
The woman's current condition remains unknown.
Beach umbrella-related injuries send about 3,000 people to the hospital annually in the U.S.
Authorities recommend proper anchoring of umbrellas to prevent similar accidents.