Father and Son Lost at Holden Beach | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Two men from Lenoir, North Carolina — believed to be father and son Daniel Jason Roberts, 46, and Dylan Daniel Roberts, 20 — tragically died after being pulled from the ocean at Holden Beach. Emergency crews responded to reports of distress in the water around 9:43 AM on Ocean Boulevard West, but both were pronounced dead at the scene. While rip currents were a risk that day, no official link has been made. The community mourns deeply, especially as Dylan was remembered by his workplace in Blowing Rock as a vibrant, positive force. Authorities continue their investigation, and condolences are…