@nbcsouthflorida: The collapse of a sand hole killed a 7-year-old girl who was digging with her brother on a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach. The tragedy has since shed light on an underrecognized danger that kills and injures several children a year around the country. Dr. Stephen Leatherman from Florida International University’s Department of Earth and Environment explains the dangers of digging deep holes in sand. 📲 Tap the link in our bio to read more #sandhole #sandholes #florida #lauderdalebythesea #browardcounty #sloanmattingly #sandcollapse
I can’t imagine having to go home from vacation without 1 of my children.
2024-02-23 13:54:47
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Isela Soto :
My husband is from Florida! We go to ft Lauderdale every year. He’s never heard of sand holes.
2024-02-23 05:44:44
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Shally 💋❤️ :
Them coming out the hospital broke me 🥹
2024-02-23 13:51:05
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LlámamesoloMina :
I’m from the Caribbean and I’ve never heard about the sand holes
2024-02-23 23:28:49
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Montreal_gal :
Her poor brother will never get over that poor soul 🙏rip
2024-02-23 23:54:25
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Stephanie :
Idk why everyone saying where are the parents as if they haven’t been through enough 🤍 I’m so sorry
2024-02-23 11:38:06
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crystalbeee_ :
I didn’t know this can happen!!!! Omg poor baby. Glad this May spread awareness
2024-02-23 07:13:08
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frogs._4lifee :
Losing your child on vacation and having to return home without them… I can’t even imagine. Poor family.
2024-02-24 04:52:22
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user20978 :
I work at a beach in New Jersey. We had an 18 yr old die from walls caving in on him. We no longer allow kids to dig past their knees. Prayers and condolences to this family. Heartbreaking.
2024-02-23 23:42:59
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janellee206 :
Growing up our parents always warned us of being buried alive in tunnels or holes in the sand at the beach.
2024-02-23 20:14:23
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Savaya savage :
New fear unlocked rip little angel 😔
2024-02-23 21:52:52
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MirandaLyn_MLC :
This is so heartbreaking! I lived on the beach as a kid and my mom would always warn us of this. Praying for the family.
2024-02-24 15:25:31
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Camel31 :
So sad
2024-02-25 02:49:59
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kenz.cliff :
I was raised by the beach and never heard of this. We used to dig holes as deep as we could. So sad 😢
2024-02-24 04:24:17
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Vivaay.y :
I was just telling my supervisor this a few week back! When someone ask why I don’t like beaches if I’m from Florida. This is why I’ve heard so many stories. Many where the person is never found also
2024-03-02 02:09:30
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user1932314899574 :
Oprah did a special on unknown dangers, and one of the guests was a witness to the death of a teenage boy this same way. I’ll never forget it…
2024-02-29 10:58:49
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lilycatherine :
When will parents listen? When it's too late ?
2024-03-19 00:13:48
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kellihogan2 :
So sad prayers.
2024-02-23 20:58:36
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Tiranda Michelle :
to see them walk with only 1 in stead of 2 breaks my heart
2024-02-23 14:03:10
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princessdowners :
i cant even imagine going home with out my child. lord please give this family the strength to recover from this. rest in peace beautiful gorgeous sloan🪽
2024-02-23 15:53:01
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Mauri❤❤❤ :
WHERE WERE THE PARENTS? I HEARD IT WAS 6FT. THATS ALOT 😢.
2024-02-23 05:25:26
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SanciaRay Carroll :
Why aren't there warning signs on the beach?!!!!!
2024-02-23 04:46:56
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Mom00 :
So were the kids in the hole digging or did they fall in? If they were in the hole what was the plan on how to get them out without the side collapsing?! Isn’t this common sense
2024-02-24 03:06:39
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snickerdoodle295 :
Baywatch, the TV show from 20+ years ago, taught me digging holes at the beach is so dangerous.
2024-02-24 21:58:59
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Nesquik :
And a construction site requires shoring at 5ft ☹️
2024-02-24 00:35:53
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