Beach Travel News - Page 23

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.

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.