(BrightPress.org) – A wild scene unfolded at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, as a boat sped toward the shore and crashed right in front of stunned beachgoers. The incident, caught on video by a visitor, took place near the Doubletree Hotel pier on June 22nd.
Several videos online showed the boat bouncing on the waves as it raced toward the shore. Beachgoers scattered, running to avoid the impending collision. The boat finally hit the shore, coming to a halt, but not before causing a lot of panic.
Emily Carr, who recorded the incident, described it as a bizarre moment. In the video, she can be heard questioning why the boat didn’t turn. Carr was on a balcony, warning people on the beach to move. Fortunately, no one was in the water at the time.
Atlantic Beach police reported that there were seven people aboard the boat. Two of them were hospitalized but are expected to recover. Elaine Nichols, another witness, expressed her disbelief and shock as the boat kept coming toward the beach. She described the experience as nerve-wracking as the boat got closer and closer.
Carr, who has spent her entire life around boats, said she had never seen anything like it. The last thing she expected was to see a 48-foot sports fishing boat barreling toward the shore. She emphasized how fortunate it was that no one was in the water, as it could have been catastrophic.
The crash is under investigation by NC Wildlife. The cause of the accident remains unknown. The authorities continue to look into what led to this dangerous situation.
It was a shocking and scary event for everyone on the beach. Fortunately, no one on the beach was hurt, but two individuals aboard the boat sustained minor injuries and were treated. The investigation will hopefully shed light on how this could have happened, ensuring that similar incidents are prevented in the future.
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