Beach Services Unit News Today

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Beach Services Unit is back in Oak Island for the 2024 summer season. This year, the unit is equipped with three new utility v ...

A 9-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while swimming in shallow water at Oak Island on Wednesday, August 23.

Fish had been sighted swimming off the North Carolina beach before the shark attacked the child, which may help explain the incident.

A 9-year-old was bit by a shark Wednesday afternoon while swimming in the ocean in Oak Island.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — A family vacationing in Oak Island experienced a scare when their child was bitten by a shark in shallow water. It took place Wednesday…

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Oak Island Water Rescue has shared details on how rescue tubes and the quick actions of nearby emergency responders helped save a ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Within 7 minutes of being dispatched Sunday, Oak Island Fire Department rescuers safely guided a swimmer to shore at the west end of the…

Authorities ask that you contact the police department at (910) 278-5595 if you know the possible location of the missing tube.

OAK ISLAND — The Town of Oak Island is defending its shores after being listed as one of the most dangerous beaches in the U.S. last month.

OAK ISLAND — The Town of Oak Island is defending its shores after being listed as one of the most dangerous beaches in the U.S. last month.