Employee saves swimmer at Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — An employee at Shell Island Resort jumped into action and saved a swimmer on Wrightsville Beach.

According to the Town on Wrightsville Beach, he heard her cries for help, immediately grabbed one of the yellow rescue tubes placed on the beach by Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, and brought her back safely to shore.

The town says they are grateful for his bravery and for the proactive work of WBOR in placing these lifesaving tools along our beach.

The town says that if you see someone struggling in the water and are comfortable, grab a rescue tube to help them stay afloat until professional rescuers arrive.