Pennsylvania man drowns off coast of Ocean City, New Jersey
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Authorities say a Pennsylvania man drowned off the coast of Ocean City. It happened around 12:30 p.m. Thursday along an unprotected beach near 12th Street.
Officials say nearby lifeguards rushed to the area when they heard two swimmers struggling.
The guards rescued two men.
A 21-year-old survived, but 56-year-old Shawn Reilly of Thornhurst, Lackawanna County, died.
Authorities say strong winds created rough surf conditions.
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