Teenager Dies After Rescue From Unguarded Jersey Shore Beach

BRADLEY BEACH, NJ — The 19-year-old young man who was rescued from the ocean at Bradley Beach last Friday night has died.

This was announced Thursday by the Bradley Beach Police Department in a post on their Facebook page.

"It is with deep sadness and sorrow that Chief Guida announces the passing of Colin Martin who was being treated at Jersey Shore University Medical Center after being rescued from the ocean on July 7, 2023. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Colin Martin," wrote Bradley Beach Police.

Colin Martin swam out “over his head” and became distressed in the water while swimming at the Kent Avenue Beach shortly before 6 p.m. on July 7, Bradley Beach Police Chief Len Guida previously told Patch.

The 19-year-old “succumbed to exhaustion and slipped under the water,” where he stayed for around 20 minutes, Guida said.

Martin was found by rescue swimmers, carried into shore and resuscitated. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center and he remained there in critical condition until his death was announced Thursday.

Martin is from New York; he was swimming with a 17-year-old New York teen that evening who also had to be rescued from the ocean, NJ.com reported. The 17-year-old was also briefly taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, but was released.

Lifeguards stopped patrolling the beach at 5 p.m., Guida said. The victim and three of his friends went swimming in unprotected waters after lifeguarding hours were over.

Original report: Teen In Critical Condition After Swimming At Unguarded NJ Beach