Beach Travel News - Page 18

December 28, 2023

Juvenile sperm whale 'in poor health' euthanized after stranding on North Carolina beach

A juvenile sperm whale was euthanized after stranding on a North Carolina beach near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Wednesday, according to marine mammal officials.

December 13, 2023

'Mini volcanoes' made of mounds of sand appear scattered on Texas beach

“Mini volcanoes" appeared all over a Texas beach on Sunday, covering the sand in strange scattered mounds made of sands, video from the Quintana Beach County Park shows.

December 8, 2023

Australian man dies after being buried alive in large sand hole

A 23-year-old man has died days after he fell into a large hole and became buried alive on a beach in Australia. The man spent five days in hospital before succumbing to his injuries.

November 29, 2023

Laguna Beach closes coastline after massive sewage spill

Nearly 95,000 gallons of sewage reportedly spilled in Laguna Beach, California on Wednesday, closing off over two miles of coastline to swimmers and surfers.

November 26, 2023

Eerie 'witch bottles' found along Gulf of Mexico, and even researchers are creeped out

Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies researcher Jace Tunnell has found "witch bottles" – occult talismans meant to trap malevolent spirits – along the coast.

November 19, 2023

Delaware's coastal treasures await exploration

Delaware's coastline offers an array of captivating beaches with distinct personalities, catering to varied interests with family-friendly amenities and diverse attractions.

November 17, 2023

Attorney accused of slaying father over financial dispute hangs himself in prison: police

A former Florida attorney was found hanged in prison Wednesday as a result of suicide. Brandon Labiner was accused of killing his father after allegedly stealing $445,000 from his stepmother’s trust fund.

November 17, 2023

Message in a bottle written by Massachusetts 5th grader found in France 26 years later

Message found in bottle, addressed to "Dear Beachcomber," was written by a fifth grader from Sandwich, Massachusetts, in 1997 and, remarkably, was found in France.

November 14, 2023

California woman, 27, found dead in Laguna Beach alley steps from work: report

A 27-year-old California woman was reportedly found dead and severely beaten Sunday morning in a Laguna Beach alleyway near a popular strip of bars and restaurants.

November 6, 2023

Sunset Beach closed briefly Sunday after shark sighting

A section of Sunset Beach in the city of Huntington Beach was closed Sunday after people reported seeing aggressive shark activity.