“I noticed the lifeguard making some kids fill the hole they were digging, but other people were digging holes and it seemed fine. What’s the difference?” Many beachgoers don’t realize how dangerous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Derek Lytle As beach season reaches its peak on North Carolina's Outer Banks, first responders in Kitty Hawk are warning visitors ...

While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...

WASHINGTON — A day at the beach can go from catching waves, to desperately trying to save a life. Digging holes at the beach is something many people, including kids do for fun. But experts warn that ...

Digging deep holes or tunneling in beach sand is dangerous and can lead to fatal collapses. In Ocean City, holes must be no deeper than the knee of the smallest person using them. Sand collapses are ...