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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know it’s not a popular take, but this tragedy further justifies my firm anti-beach stance. I just hate it. [/quote]

Back in 2018, a 4-year old boy was swept away from the shore by a freak wave in Kitty Hawk on OBX while walking on the beach in the morning with his mother. His body showed up 5 days later on the beach in Carova, 30+ miles away.

https://abc11.com/water-rescue-outer-banks-obx/3408956/

We vacation in OBX but now that we have two young kids (1 and 4), I watch my kids like a hawk. [/quote]

This story has stayed with me for years. The mother was right next to him. The wave hit him.

I still remember being at the OBX. I was in ankle deep water, holding DS who under 2 at the time. A random wave came and hit us. I remember tumbling over and over and just telling myself not to let go of him. I couldn't stand up because I didn't want to let go to use my arms. Finally, someone came and grabbed DS by the ankle and took him out of my arms. I was able to get up. It was terrifying. I think it was only seconds, but it felt like hours. WE still go every year but my kids do wear life jackets and they must stay close to shore. [/quote]

I don't understand why you keep going. There are plenty of beaches where the water is much calmer and that is much less likely to happen. Wearing a life jacket is not a guarantee of protection.[/quote]

Yeah, i don't know. The kids love it and want to go back every year, so we go. Last year we didn't even get in the ocean since it was red flags the entire time. [/quote]

Yes, my kids/I love the beach too. What I'm saying is you can go to a beach that's not as dangerous as OBX.[/quote]

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