Beach Patrol: 19-year-old man drowns at Ormond Beach

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - A 19-year-old man was found unconscious and pulled from the ocean on Saturday at Ormond Beach, officials said.

First responders rushed to 145 S. Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach around 1 p.m. for reports of a possible drowning, according to Tamra Malphurs, spokesperson for Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

She said the man was pulled from the water and rushed to the hospital. He was identified as a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden.

"This incident serves as an important reminder that swimming in front of a staffed lifeguard tower significantly increases safety in the ocean. Volusia County Beach Safety strongly encourages residents and visitors to swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers," she said.

Spring Break season is underway in Florida.

On Monday, Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said teams responded to 57 medical calls over the weekend, including 17 jellyfish strings. A dozen people had to be rescued from the ocean.

No other details were released.