Water rescue in the ocean off Wildwood, New Jersey caught on video

WILDWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Multiple people were rescued from the ocean off Wildwood, New Jersey, over the weekend, and the rescue was caught on video.

It all happened around 7:45 p.m. Sunday on the beach near Schellenger Avenue.

In total, officials say nine people were saved.

The Wildwood Beach Patrol, which was among the responding agencies, posted video of the rescue on Facebook.

A woman who witnessed it all said she was struck by the act of bravery she witnessed.

"What I just experienced was just the most beautiful thing ever. These people just came out of nowhere - I'm talking about like Baywatch - out of nowhere, come out there and save those people in that water. It was so beautiful," she said.

Officials are reminding beachgoers to only swim when lifeguards are present.