Mar 1, 2024 · When Sand Kills Holes at the beach can be deadly, in rare but harrowing instances. Experts explain why—and how to stay safe.

Feb 21, 2024 · What is a sand hole and why can they be dangerous? A sand hole is what it sounds like — a hole in the sand. Plenty of beachgoers, especially children, enjoy digging as …

Feb 21, 2024 · A 7-year-old Indiana girl died and her 9-year-old brother was hospitalized after the sand hole they were digging in at a Florida beach collapsed on top of them, authorities said.

Feb 22, 2024 · Sand holes can be a death trap, Dr. Stephen Leatherman with Florida International University’s Department of Earth and Environment told NBC affiliate WTVJ. The bigger the …

Feb 26, 2024 · Sloan Mattingly was on vacation with her Indiana family in the Sunshine State when the tragedy occurred. The first-grader was digging a hole with her older brother, …

Jul 9, 2024 · 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, research suggests more …

Mar 14, 2024 · The parents of Sloan Mattingly — the 7-year-old Indiana girl who died after getting trapped in a collapsed sand hole on a Florida beach in February — are speaking out about …

Mar 18, 2024 · The warning comes just weeks after a 7-year-old girl tragically died after getting trapped in a collapsed sand hole in Florida. It doesn't just affect humans -- holes also pose …

Nov 21, 2024 · A sand hole is a deep pit or trench dug in the sand, typically at the beach. While digging in the sand may seem like harmless fun, these holes can be surprisingly dangerous. …

Jul 23, 2007 · Holes that are dug in the sand at the beach can suddenly collapse and trap kids inside of them. In most cases, the child victim will be buried and suffocate. On Tuesday's The …