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 ...

If you're heading to the beach, there's a danger you should know about. It's not sharks or rough surf -- it's the sand. Digging holes in the sand can be a serious hazard for you and your family.

The summer can be a dangerous time - and all this week on our new WGNT Newscast at 7 p.m., we are looking at ways to make sure you and your family stay safe. More than 40 people die a year from it: ...

Digging holes in the sand is a classic summer pastime, but even shallow holes can pose life-threatening risks. Professor Steven Leatherman, a beach expert, explains the dangers of digging holes in the ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — While it might seem like a harmless activity, lifeguards are warning about the dangers of digging large holes on the beach. "Digging major holes in sand that you can put your ...

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 ...

Digging a hole on the beach is something many of us will remember doing as a child - or even as an adult. But now emergency services are warning beachgoers that these seemingly innocent pits could ...

The sand pail and scoop may have been your beach tools of choice to make sand castles, but today’s kiddos have a line of digging, scooping, dumping, and shaping tools to turn to when they want to make ...