Drownings

Associated Press

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

Associated Press,

June 21, 2026

CDC report shows drownings have increased; Oak Island Water Rescue reacts

Tanner Blue, CBS News,

May 15, 2024

Water Safety Stations In Oak Island

Oak Island adding rescue tubes to all beach accesses

Hannah Patrick,

August 5, 2022

Fewer drownings reported on Crystal Coast this summer

WWAY News,

July 23, 2021

Three drownings prompt improved safety measures in Emerald Isle

WWAY News,

May 13, 2019

Safe Kids NC offers ways to stay safe in the water this summer

WWAY News,

May 31, 2018

Officials: 2 men drown off Cape Hatteras Seashore beaches

Kate Nemarich,

September 9, 2016

Coast Guard says drownings are up in 5th District

WWAY News,

July 30, 2014

Sunset Beach holds meeting on lifeguards

Alyssa Rosenberg,

September 17, 2013

Sunset Beach to hold special meeting on beach safety

WWAY News,

July 31, 2013

Brunswick County beaches plagued with series of unfortunate events

Alyssa Rosenberg,

July 14, 2013

Brunswick County drownings leave people shaken up

Brandon Taylor,

July 4, 2013