Fatally injured on duty
The City of Cape May recently announced the passing of Lifeguard Norman V. Inferrera III on August 21st.
Inferrera was involved in an incident which occurred off the Reading Avenue Beach on August 19, 2021. Based on current information, while rowing a lifeguard boat in the ocean, the boat was broadsided by a wave and flipped over. Inferrera was knocked unconscious. Fellow lifeguards responded immediately to his aid.
“My heart, prayers, and condolences go out to the Inferrera family;” said Mayor Zachary Mullock. “Even at such a young age, Norman was loved by his fellow Lifeguards. No words can express the sadness suffered by all of our Beach Patrol family. Norman chose to protect others. He did so professionally and worked hard at it. That is an extraordinary attribute for anyone, especially at 16 years old. The Cape May community cares so deeply for those who protect us. I know this entire community is going to do anything it can for Norman’s family and friends.”
Cape May Beach Patrol Chief Harry Back expressed his condolences. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Inferrera family. He was a beloved member of our Beach Patrol family. Norman had a permanent smile on his face and was living out his dream to be a lifeguard.”
Governor Murphy directed that U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in honor of Cape May Beach Patrol Lifeguard Norman V. Inferrera, III.
