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Swimmer dies in Surf City after being pulled from the water

An adult male swimmer was pulled from the water in Surf City, N.C. on July 15 at 3:30 p.m. after reports of distress. The man was pronounced dead despite CPR performed by a bystander and emergency personnel.

Date
15 Jul 2026
Location
Surf City, N.C.
Type
Drowning
Outcome
Fatality
People involved
1
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