The waters off a beach in New Jersey were closed to swimmers over the weekend after 60 syringes washed ashore. It has since reopened.
The 18-year-old victim said the pole missed her artery by a centimeter.
The Asbury Park Fire Department chief said the umbrella went through the woman's upper left shoulder and came out her back.
An "Orange Alert" means air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for people of sensitive groups.
As a precaution, signs warn people to stay away from the water and clear of goose droppings.
A nearby resident had some rope to make sure the officer did not go under while trying to grab the boy.