Swimmer in Distress at Long Point

Swimmer in distress at Long Point

West Tisbury Police responded to an incident of a male swimmer in distress at Long Point Wildlife Refuge Friday at 3:47 pm. West Tisbury Police and lifeguards from South Beach worked together to pull him out of the water, Bet Retmier, chief of Tri-Town Ambulance, said. Retmier added that his crews said there was a strong rip current in the water, and the swimmer was having trouble getting back to the beach.

Lifeguards pull swimmer in distress from water at West Tisbury beach

WEST TISBURY – A swimmer in distress was rescued by four lifeguards in West Tisbury. According to reports, about 3:50 PM Friday, the lifeguards at South Shore Beach responded to neighboring Long Pond Beach. The guards managed to work around strong currents and made it to shore. There are reports CPR was performed on the […]