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Signal lifeguards first if towers are active—they coordinate with EMS and clear crowds. For heat illness, move the person to shade and cool gradually while help arrives. Do not attempt ocean rescues beyond your skill; bystander rescues often become double drownings.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
