Teen lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella returns to work after freak accident: ‘I’m pretty good’
The New Jersey lifeguard impaled by a beach umbrella while working a summer job on the sand is speaking out about the ordeal that almost ended her life Alex Kaus was working as a lifeguard on Asbury Park s rd Avenue Beach last month when the case occurred Physically I m pretty good Kaus reported NJ com FREAK UMBRELLA ACCIDENT LEAVES LIFEGUARD IMPALED IN BEACH DAY HORRORKaus was setting up the umbrella when a gust of wind blew her off a lifeguard stand dropping her on the point end of the -inch metal pole NJ com announced Fellow lifeguards ascertained Kaus lying on the ground with the stake through her left shoulder and sticking out the back of her arm Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy previously recounted Fox News Digital First responders cut the umbrella stake off Kaus making it easier to transit her to the hospital Three weeks after the episode Kaus is reportedly back at work according to the local outlet While she is not yet guarding beachgoers the college apprentice is reportedly checking for beach badges as she prepares to head back to school at the University of Wisconsin at Madison NEW JERSEY COAST GUARD SWIMMER RESCUES NEARLY PEOPLE IN DEADLY TEXAS FLASH FLOODS THAT KILLED I hope to have at least like two-ish weeks on the stand before I have to go back to school Kaus explained Kaus has no exact return date for when she will return to guarding as she reportedly is waiting to be medically cleared before taking to the water This summer marks the New Jersey native s second year on the Asbury Park beach which she chose to apply to after spending time visiting as a child according to NJ com I knew I liked it here and I knew it was a busy beach and sought various like action Kaus disclosed SUMMER BEACH DAY TURNS DANGEROUS AS LIGHTNING STRIKES THREE AT ST AUGUSTINE PIER IN FLORIDAWith the news of her accident making national headlines Kaus looked to downplay the attention as she focused on her recovery I m definitely one of those people who s just like It s all good she reported I m still processing everything Kaus is especially thankful for her fellow lifeguards and those who rushed to her rescue I m really grateful to the people that were there with me Kaus narrated NJ com My coworkers Liz and Noah and Patty and Colin they were all there Kaus did not forthwith respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment While Kaus is still recovering from her accident she hopes the level of attention her story created shines specific light on the role of lifeguards protecting local beaches up and down the country s coasts We appreciate it when people appreciate us as lifeguards she mentioned Because we re out here every day keeping everybody safe Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this document
