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Ocean Rescue

Two rescued from the Shallotte Inlet after boat capsizes

Submitted by Allyson Lorick on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 8:31am.READ MORE:
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videoTwo people are safe after they were rescued by the Coast Guard in the Shallotte Inlet when their boat capsized Sunday. Full story...
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Intoxicated swimmers rescued at Wrightsville Beach, Coast Guard hopes it's not a sign of things to come

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:13pm.READ MORE:
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videoAn early morning swim turned dangerous at Wrightsville Beach. The man rescued was reportedly naked and somewhat intoxicated, but in good health, and was taken into custody by New Hanover County Sheriff's Deputies. Full story...
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Rip currents impact beachgoers and business

Submitted by Chris Allen on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 3:53pm.READ MORE:
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The ocean can be a deadly place when hurricanes in the Atlantic kick up heavy surf and cause rip currents. signs were posted and red flags flew high along Carolina Beach on Sunday alerting people of the risk. Full story...
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Carolina Beach swimmer doesn't return to shore

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 05/24/2009 - 9:13am.READ MORE:
The search continued Saturday night for a missing swimmer, last seen off of Carolina Beach. Crews from all over our area, even Georgia and South Carolina, began searching, both in the water and from the air. Full story...
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