Total injuries on the Delmarva beaches are expected to be lower this year even as beach patrols continue their presence through late-September.
Fenwick Beach Patrol Captain Tim Ferry says he and his lifeguards have carried out 150 rescues this past season.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that none of these were reported to have resulted in spinal injuries requiring emergency medical services.
Ferry described this season as lucky and unusual.
Meanwhile, Dewey Beach Patrol Captain Todd Fritchman told the paper that there was a short period of stormy weather that caused a spike in injuries for the season.
He estimated that around 15 people were taken to the hospital with spinal injuries.
Five were confirmed to have suffered traumatic surf-related injuries.
In Bethany Beach, Patrol Captain Joe Donnelly said he figures the number of injuries will be half of last year but added he won’t total them up until later this month.
