While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...
This story from The Conversation is by Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor of Coastal Science at Florida International University. While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out ...
The summer can be a dangerous time - and all this week on our new WGNT Newscast at 7 p.m., we are looking at ways to make sure you and your family stay safe. More than 40 people die a year from it: ...
Digging holes in the sand is a classic summer pastime, but even shallow holes can pose life-threatening risks. Professor Steven Leatherman, a beach expert, explains the dangers of digging holes in the ...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — While it might seem like a harmless activity, lifeguards are warning about the dangers of digging large holes on the beach. "Digging major holes in sand that you can put your ...
If you're heading to the beach, there's a danger you should know about. It's not sharks or rough surf -- it's the sand. Digging holes in the sand can be a serious hazard for you and your family.
The sand pail and scoop may have been your beach tools of choice to make sand castles, but today’s kiddos have a line of digging, scooping, dumping, and shaping tools to turn to when they want to make ...