Overview

• The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday near 3rd Avenue on Asbury Park’s beach.
• The umbrella stake pierced the victim’s upper left shoulder and exited through her back.
• Lifeguards provided initial aid on the sand before the fire department and EMS teams arrived.
• Officials shortened the six-foot metal stake on scene to free the woman for transport.
• Authorities are investigating how the impalement happened, including whether she fell onto the umbrella.