Several Jersey Shore towns are learning that federal funding they're told will pay for beach replenishment has been secured.
This weekend in Ocean City, 10 beaches will be guarded. Officials say that's more than usual. Swimmers are strongly encouraged to swim near lifeguards.
"It's been a little trying for us to be able to handle juveniles. Our hands are tied," said Avalon's police captain.
While Gov. Phil Murphy said he hopes to have the Jersey Shore fully reopened this summer, many businesses are struggling to hire enough staff.
For one New Jersey family, lifeguarding is in their blood and safeguarding beach-goers, even through a pandemic, is the family business.
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