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February 26, 2024

Family of 7-year-old girl killed in sand accident on Florida beach details moment hole collapsed

Sloan Mattingly, 7, was killed last week in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, when a sand hole she dug with her brother collapsed and buried her alive.

February 22, 2024

Tragic Florida sand hole death could have been prevented: expert

An expert says that a lifeguard on duty may have prevented the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl who died on a Florida beach Tuesday when a sand hole collapsed on her and her brother.

February 22, 2024

Best US beaches to visit in 2024, according to Tripadvisor reviews: See which sandy spots made the list

Tripadvisor announced the top beaches in the U.S. according to customer reviews over the last year. See which sandy vacation spots made the list for 2024!

February 21, 2024

Girl buried alive while digging sand hole in Florida, brother injured

A collapsing sand hole tragically killed a young girl in a south Florida beach on Tuesday while her brother was injured after being partially buried.

February 20, 2024

Tahiti faces unprecedented challenges as hundreds set to descend on island for Olympic surfing

The world-famous surf spot of Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, is facing unprecedented challenges as it prepares to host the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition.

February 1, 2024

New Jersey denies beach town's request to build erosion protection structure

The state of New Jersey has refused permission for North Wildwood, a shore town whose sand dunes have been significantly eroded by storms, to build a bulkhead to protect itself.

January 25, 2024

Jersey Shore town's beaches threatened as winter storm devastates sand dunes

A New Jersey shore town is facing increased vulnerability due to a winter storm that destroyed part of its sand dunes, leaving the town exposed to the ocean.

January 22, 2024

Turkish authorities investigate 8 bodies that washed up on Mediterranean coast, including at a resort

Authorities in Turkey are investigating eight bodies that washed up in the Mediterranean province of Antalya, including two found on a resort beach, officials say.

January 6, 2024

Maryland beach discovery believed to be from 19th century ship

A large piece of driftwood washed up on a Maryland beach has historical significance, with experts believing that the wood is believed to be part of a 19th Century ship.

December 29, 2023

Parents honor late daughter by leaving rocks in over 55 locations after her dying wish to see a beach

Parents are ensuring their late daughter's legacy lives on by having friends and family paint rocks for beaches around the world to spread charity awareness.