2 Kids, One Adult Saved From Ocean Off Ocean Grove Wednesday Night

OCEAN GROVE, NJ — Three swimmers were rescued Wednesday evening in Ocean Grove, according to the Jersey Shore's ANSWER Water Rescue Team, which stands for Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders.

The first responders said the swimmers, two juveniles and one adult, went into the ocean around sunset shortly before 8 p.m. at the Main Avenue beach in Ocean Grove.

The ANSWER team and Neptune Police responded to a 911 call that came in at 8 p.m. of a swimmer in distress in the area of the pier. That call was quickly updated to three swimmers in distress.

Upon arrival, three swimmers were observed screaming for help from the ocean.

ANSWER team rescue swimmers, a Neptune Township Police sergeant and a bystander with a flotation device entered the water and were able to rescue all three.

The swimmers were taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

"We would like to remind all beachgoers to never swim when lifeguards are not present, and especially never enter the water after dark!" the ANSWER team posted on their Facebook page. "It is impossible to see rip currents, and sudden breaking waves can easily sweep you off your feet, even when the ocean seems calm."