North Carolina beach house collapses dramatically into sea
National Park Service says collapse is seventh in Rodanthe in four years and warns of dangerous debris on beachThe home on a beach of North Carolina’s Outer Banks leaned against the surf before the pilings below it sagged, then gave way, toppling the entire structure into the sea.A beach goer posted video of the collapse to Instagram on 16 August. “A Rodanthe NC house was consumed by the ocean right in front of me!” the caption read. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/17/north-carolina-house-collapse-beach
A beach house in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the sea due to increased ocean swells caused by Hurricane Ernesto and beach erosion. The National Park Service warned visitors to stay away from beaches near the Cape Hatteras national seashore, as debris from the collapse washed ashore. The property owner has not made arrangements to remove the debris, prompting the park service to consider a removal effort of its own.