Top 5 things you need to know about the Cape May beach that just got a shocking new safety ban.
- A popular Cape May beach just banned a beloved summer activity after a close call with a young swimmer—here’s why local parents are furious.
- The first thing to know: the ban targets inflatable rafts and floats, citing near-drowning incidents in the famous Cape May surf.
- Next, a viral video from a Cape May lifeguard shows the exact moment the ban was enforced, sparking heated debates online.
- Also crucial: the rule applies only to designated swimming zones, so you can still use floats in the bayside areas of Cape May.
- Finally, to beat the crowds, arrive by 8 AM, as the newly restricted beach is already seeing double the visitors since the ban was announced.