Digging holes in sand might seem innocent, but if the hole is deep enough and collapses on a person, it is extremely difficult to escape. In fact, some research suggests more people die of sand ...

To be safe, experts recommend that if you dig a sand hole, it should not be deeper than two-feet. Arbin said there's a rule in Ocean City, that forbids digging a hole more than knee deep of the ...

Digging holes in the sand may seem like harmless fun, a classic part of any summer day at the beach. But at Pemaquid Beach in Bristol, Maine, it’s a tradition that’s getting a safety overhaul.

As discussion continues about whether Lauderdale-by-the-Sea will pay for lifeguards when it seems many residents don't want them, elected officials have made it illegal to dig deep holes on the ...

Crews work on digging a 125-foot-deep hole on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Tom McCall Waterfront Park that will be used to test the design of the new Burnside Bridge.

While enjoying the beach with my children, I observed another family digging a large, deep hole in the sand. I carefully watched to ensure my toddlers didn’t wander toward this sizable excavation.