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New River Inlet: Danger Lurks Below | Wilmington News
North Topsail Beach is sounding the alarm ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, warning visitors to stay out of the New River Inlet — where deadly currents and hidden drop-offs have already claimed lives. Just last Friday, a woman was swept away, and earlier this month, a man drowned while trying to rescue a child. Locals know the danger: what looks like safe sand at low tide can vanish in seconds. Officials are ramping up patrols and urging everyone to swim only at the oceanfront beach — the inlet is for boats, not people. Don’t risk it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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