33 rip current rescues at NC beaches to start Memorial Day weekend; high risk from OBX to Wilmington
33 rip current rescues occurred at North Carolina beaches near Wilmington over Memorial Day weekend, including 25 rescues at Carolina Beach and 8 at Wrightsville Beach. High rip-current risk extended from the Outer Banks to Wilmington.
- Date
- 24 May 2026
- Location
- NC beaches near Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach
- Type
- Rip current
- Outcome
- Rescued
- People involved
- 33