Left-behind items at Nags Head beach cause safety concerns
A day at the beach isn't complete without some chairs, umbrellas and sand toys, but some are leaving all that behind, and it's becoming a real problem on the sand after sundown.
Posted — UpdatedThe Dare County town of Nags Head is considering ways to prevent that.
Police Chief Kevin Brinkley says more items are being left behind and that, at night, it becomes a safety concern for both the public and police who might need to respond to emergencies.
"During the daytime, they are easily seen, but at night, in the darkness, it's a totally different environment," said Brinkley.
"They're just reserving their spot, that's all that is," said Tom Harman, who was visiting from Virginia. "That's not fair."
Kill Devil Hills also passed a town ordinance allowing lifeguards to move tents out of their line of sight.
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