Month: May 2019

Sunset Harbor Rescue

Today at 4:44 pm, Station 18 (Sunset Harbor and Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department), Station 8 (Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department), Oak Island Water Rescue, Brunswick County EMS, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, and United States Coast Guard were alerted for a Water Rescue in the vicinity of the Wildlife Boat Ramp in Sunset Harbor. The report […]

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Man In Trouble On Beach at Night

Last night Oak Island Water Rescue, Oak Island Fire Department, and Oak Island Police Department responded for a reported Water Rescue on the beach at 23rd Place West. Oak Island Fire Department arrived and investigated the situation, with Oak Island Police Department arriving soon after. Oak Island Water Rescue arrived at the beach access and […]

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We Have our First Turtle Nest!

The Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program reported their first nest of the season on Monday! Remember, if you find an injured, dead, or struggling sea turtle, or a momma turtle creating a nest, call the NC Sea Turtle Hotline at (252) 241-7367 (or 911) and they will dispatch the appropriate volunteer group. Please do […]

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Hurricane Preparedness Week

This is National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week. Since burying our heads in the sand and pretending we’re all finished with hurricanes will not make them stay away, the best thing we can do is to prepare for the upcoming season. The National Weather Service has a lot of helpful information on their website. Check […]

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Ride the Tide 2019!

Oak Island Water Rescue was glad to assist with safety for Saturday’s Ride the Tide event. It was great to see so many people enjoying the sport of kayaking.

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Great New CREW Program for Kids Started by Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has started a great new program to reward children for wearing their life jackets while boating!

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