
SURF CITY — A 57-year-old swimmer in distress passed away in Surf City Monday.
Surf City Fire Department responded to Beach Access #3 (1820 N Shore Drive) where ocean rescue crews were on the scene with Pender EMS, administering life-saving measures. Bystanders had begun cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before emergency personnel arrived.
The victim has been identified as Minh Ha Nguyen of Richmond, Virginia.
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