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'Owe my life to you': NC girl saved from Myrtle Beach rip current describes her rescue, gives thanks
A 10-year-old girl from Greensboro rescued from a rip current at Myrtle Beach recently described the frightening ordeal and her gratitude for the man who saved her.
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Jellyfish stings on the rise across the Grand Strand
Beach patrol is flying purple flags at lifeguard stands as jellyfish sightings and stings are increasing in the Grand Strand.
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6-year-old boy from NC found dead in pool at Myrtle Beach resort
A child is dead after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Myrtle Beach resort.
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After 32 homes collapse, Buxton beach nourishment project moves forward
A nearly $40 million beach nourishment project is moving forward in Buxton, where 32 homes have collapsed into the ocean since 2020.
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Emergency over Myrtle Beach: Flames shoot from engine of Charlotte-bound plane after bird strike
181 people were onboard American flight 1760, which was originally headed to Charlotte, the pilot told air traffic control. Patrick Gotwalt was a passenger on the flight and recorded a video showing flames coming from the engine as the flight appears to be flying over water.
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Did Myrtle Beach hero save two people before losing his life?
WRAL is learning more about the circumstances surrounding the death of Georgia resident Derrick Moore. The 47-year-old was found dead Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach, after police say he saved a girl from a rip current, Friday night.
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Man dies saving young girl from rip current at Myrtle Beach
On Friday night, 45-year-old Derrick Moore from Georgia tragically lost his life while rescuing a young girl from a rip current at Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred after lifeguards had finished their shift.
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Family identifies man who jumped into Myrtle Beach rip current to save swimmer
A swimmer who rescued a young girl caught in a rip current has been found dead Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach
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Veterans find community through surf therapy at Carolina Beach
Wounded Warrior Project and Ocean Cure are bringing veterans to the water at Carolina Beach as part of an effort to combat isolation and build community.
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Father and son pulled from ocean at Holden Beach
Authorities have identified two men who died after being pulled from the ocean at Holden Beach over the weekend.
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14-foot hammerhead shark washes ashore in Carolina Beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark was found dead on a North Carolina beach.
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Two dead at Holden Beach after being pulled from the ocean
Rescue crews pulled the two adults from the water and tried to resuscitate them, but were not successful.
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Beachgoers spot waterspout off Sunset Beach's coast
The waterspout was spotted out in the ocean Saturday afternoon. It dissipated before it could hit land.
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Two people struck by lightning at Wrightsville Beach
According to Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue director Sam Proffitt, two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island Saturday morning.
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More charges expected in NC political nonprofit spending investigation, according to DA
More charges expected after new search warrants indicate a politically connected nonprofit was spending money at strip clubs, beach vacation rentals and golf outings.
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Fleas close part of NC beach
A flea infestation has closed part of a popular North Carolina beach.
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North Topsail Beach officials warn visitors to avoid public beach access ahead of holiday weekend
Officials are warning holiday visitors to steer clear of Beach Access #3, at the north end of Topsail Island after multiple rescues.
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Enjoy the beach safely: Know how to escape a rip current
With a pleasant weekend forecast for beachgoers, awareness of rip current risks is vital. Lifeguard flags indicate safety levels; yellow signals a moderate risk, while red warns against swimming altogether. In rip currents, swimmers should either swim parallel to the shore or float and then swim back when able. Safety comes first, so share this knowledge with friends and family to ensure a fun, secure beach experience.
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Nearly 600-pound blue marlin worth $467K secures second place in Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
On Wednesday, officials said the Ocracoke-based charter boat, Free Ranger, secured second place with a 597.4-pound blue marlin. It comes after they weighed a 436.2-pound blue marlin on day one of the tournament.
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Nearly 1000-pound Blue Marlin breaks record at Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
On Tuesday, officials shared in a post on Facebook that Marlin Fever brought in a 919.9-pound Blue Marlin.
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Wrightsville Beach reports high number of rip current rescues for the start of the season
Wrightville Beach has seen about 50 rip current rescues in the past two weeks.
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‘A miracle’: UNCW women’s basketball coach survives near drowning at Wrightsville Beach
UNCW head women's basketball coach Nicole Woods will recover at home after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach, WECT reported.
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Myrtle Beach police make nearly 400 arrests during Memorial Day weekend
WMBF reports Myrtle Beach police made nearly 400 arrests during Memorial Day weekend as thousands of visitors packed the Grand Strand.
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Beware rip current risk: Life guards 'very busy' along North Carolina's beaches
Those who braved the chance for storms to spend Memorial Day weekend at the beach saw another deterrent -- an elevated risk for rip currrents.
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3 Great White Sharks pinged off NC coast near Kitty Hawk
As the summer starts approaching, bringing more people to the Atlantic Coast and North Carolina beaches, great white sharks are doing the same.
