North Carolina Dock Collapses At The Beach Sending A Dozen People In The Water

Did you catch this recent news report in North Carolina? Four people went to a local hospital after trying to get into a fishing boat on the coast. A North Carolina dock collapsed at the beach sending a dozen people into the water.

According to the News and Observer, several people are recovering from minor injuries after the dock collapsed at Atlantic Beach. Atlantic Beach is one of the five areas located on Bogue Banks.  Authorities say they were trying to get in a fishing boat when it happened.

What caused the collapse?  A 12-foot section of the dock at Captain Stacy Fishing Center reportedly fell.  Chief Jeff Harvey of the Atlantic Beach Police Department reportedly says 8 to 12 people were thrown in the water and two to three had injuries.

Captain Stacy Fishing Center had this to say on their social media page, “Safety of our valued staff and visitors is always our top priority, and we are grateful to report that there were no major injuries resulting from this unfortunate event.” This North Carolina dock collapsed at the beach sending a dozen people into the water.

So if you are like me you are thinking, what in the world caused the collapse?  Right now the cause is unknown to what led to the collapsing of the deck. The dock has been closed and building inspectors are aware of the incident. Hopefully, they are able to get this looked at and back up and running. To learn more about this story get all the details in the News and Observer right here.

The countdown to summer is getting smaller and smaller. Who is ready for some warm weather and summer fun? I can just picture the summer energy now. Beach towns are a very popular getaway destinations and great for the entire family. The United States is filled with plenty of beach towns for people to enjoy from the East coast to the West coast.

Thrillist has its list of the best beach towns in the United States. These towns are home to great food, beaches, activities, and more that you could enjoy while visiting. If you are contemplating a beach town vacation then this list might be a great place for you to start. But, we are excited that two Carolina towns made the list. That's right, there are two Carolina towns that are the best beach towns in America. One in South Carolina and one in North Carolina, so you have plenty of options. This summer, take a road trip to one of Carolina's best beach town destinations and enjoy. Can you guess which towns are on the list? Check it out below and tell me what you think!

That's right! Nags Head made the top list of best beach towns in the United States. If you're looking for somewhere fun to relax this summer then Nags Head is the place to go. Nags Head is one of the beaches in the Outer Banks area of North Carolina. Thrillist names some of the must things to do and eat while you're there. Head to Biscuits N' Porn, I Got Your Crabs, and even check out Nags Head Wood Preserve. Looks like you might want to start planning your vacation for this summer.

Head to Folly Beach and enjoy a great time! You can head down to the Charleston area and check out Folly Beach for some fun beach fun. There are dozens of bars and things to do when in the Folly Beach area. Great seafood, great music at the local bars, and boutiques with great fashion. Some of the things you can check out include Bert's Market, Lowlife Bar, and more!

If you want to get out of the Carolinas, then Georgia isn't too far of a drive either. Head down near Savannah and check out Tybee Island. Tybee Island is just 30 minutes outside of downtown Savannah and offers tons of fun beach fun. Being so close to Savannah, you can enjoy a little bit of both including great food and bars when you're not on the beach. Tybee Island itself offers places for you to enjoy such as Crab Shack, The Deck, Seaside Sweets, and more!

In case you really want a road trip, another close one on the list is Virginia Beach. There is so much to see and do in Virginia Beach as it has grown and changed over the last few years. There is a great art scene, laid back vibe, and more in the area. Grab some great seafood at one of the many restaurants in the area or grab a drink and listen to music at one of the local bars. Either way, there's so much fun to be had!