Crime & Safety

Possible Child Water Rescues Reported In West Creek, Beach Haven In LBI

Both possible victims reportedly had to be flown from their locations.

Police reportedly dealing with two possible water rescues involving children Saturday.

Emergency personnel were dealing with a 4-year-old child who was involved in a water rescue at the Sea Pirate Campground in the West Creek section of Eagleswood, according to police communications.

A near "pediatric drowning" reportedly took place at Beach Haven on Long Beach Island on Saturday. 

Both possible victims reportedly had to be flown from their locations.

We'll have more information as it becomes available.


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