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Wind Gust Topples Cabana, Injuring Five at Casino Pool
23 Jun
Summary
- A strong wind gust caused a metal cabana frame to collapse into a crowded pool area.
- Five individuals were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment.
- Bystanders and staff rushed to help victims trapped beneath the debris.
A metal cabana frame collapsed into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday evening, injuring five individuals. The incident took place at the DAER Club, a rooftop venue, when a strong wind gust caused the outdoor structure to partially fall.
Five people were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital following the event. Footage circulating online shows guests and employees quickly responding to help those pinned beneath the debris. Bystanders aided in lifting sections of the metal frame.
One witness described the chilling experience of narrowly avoiding the collapse, expressing shock at how close they were to being caught. This incident occurred around Saturday evening, with the exact date relative to the current temporal anchor being recent. The article also references a past event in June 2025 in Asbury Park where a lifeguard was impaled by a beach umbrella during windy conditions, highlighting the dangers of airborne objects in open areas.
