Two swimmers died within a span of 24 hours while swimming at North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
A 68-year-old man from Ohio was found unresponsive in the waters off southern Hatteras Island on Tuesday morning, September 5, around 10:30 am, as reported by the National Park Service.
On Monday, September 4, a 28-year-old woman from Washington, D.C. was found face-down in the sea near Avon, Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Both victims were affected by the strong surf. Despite efforts to revive them using cardiopulmonary resuscitation, both remained unresponsive.
According to eyewitnesses, the man was swimming when he called out for help. They saw him go under the water and pulled him back to the shore.
Similarly, a day prior, an observer mentioned that the female swimmer was overwhelmed by large waves. A bodyboarder and another person managed to bring her to the shore. However, efforts by the medical officers to revive her were unsuccessful.
David Hallac, the head of National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, issued a statement regarding these events. He emphasized the challenging surf conditions, characterized by large waves and strong rip currents. Hallac advised caution, mentioning that even in shallow waters, there could be risks. He noted that, given the current conditions, only highly skilled swimmers might be safe.
