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Clean wounds promptly; deep punctures, rust concerns, or spreading redness belong in clinic evaluation—ocean-city-beach-first-aid lists what lifeguards can rinse versus what needs stitches.
Sources: Atlantic General Hospital · 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.
