As discussion continues about whether Lauderdale-by-the-Sea will pay for lifeguards when it seems many residents don’t want them, elected officials have made it illegal to dig deep holes in the sand in an effort to prevent another tragedy after a 7-year ...

WASHINGTON — A day at the beach can go from catching waves, to desperately trying to save a life. Digging holes at the beach is something many people, including kids do for fun. But experts warn that in a flash, it could become deadly when these sand ...

A Monmouth County beach town has banned the digging of large holes and burying of people in the sand. Sea Girt passed an ordinance in April adopting stricter rules around sand hole digging. Under the new rules, holes cannot be deeper than 12″ or the ...

This story from The Conversation is by Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor of Coastal Science at Florida International University. While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how ...