Before Charlie Bramble ever made his first ocean rescue, he had to prove he had what it takes to protect beachgoers along the coast. Now, during a summer of hard work and camaraderie, the University of Delaware student has been named the Rehoboth Beach Patrol's Rookie of the Year.

Connor Hessler, a North Shores Beach lifeguard, experienced a significant injury that was caused by diving into the ocean during a competition on Monday. Hessler is in his third summer as a lifeguard and a GoFundMe has been organized to help offset the cost of medical expenses during his treatment.