The Atlantic Ocean has been churned up by persistent on-shore breeze that has caused a constant rough surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding since last week.
A 15-year-old girl swimming off the Sylvania Avenue beach in Avon-by-the-Sea around 8:35 a.m. ran into problems. Her 39-year-father from Teaneck went in after her and was swept under.
Maintenance repairs on the Route 71 bridge over the Shark River between Belmar and Avon By The Sea will lead to some temporary lane closures over the next few months.