Ascending 217 spiral steps is a workout for tens of thousands of people annually in Barnegat Lighthouse, but for some, not as easy as the proverbial walk in the park. About two to five times a season, first responders get called to the lighthouse for a medical incident with a climber in trouble.
Anxiety, over-exertion, cardiac issues, injuries – all have been cases that have called rescue squads to the scene, inside the tower at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.
So on April 13, the off-season was a good time for rescue crews to run a practice drill to be best prepared for a…
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