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EMS director drowns at North Carolina beach while trying to retrieve anchor
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The director, who led Nash County EMS, drowned on Saturday.
A tragic incident occurred at a North Carolina beach, resulting in the death of a local emergency medical services director. The director, who led Nash County EMS, drowned on Saturday. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
The director was remembered by his department as a dedicated leader and mentor. A procession was held in his honor by emergency services departments in the area. The incident occurred near Shackleford Banks, according to Beaufort officials.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original news report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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