NAGS HEAD, N.C. — The Town of Nags Head says an 18-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, died after being pulled from the ocean on Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 3 p.m., police, and fire and rescue were called to the Gull Street public beach for three swimmers in distress. Two returned to shore, with one helped by a lifeguard. Both were taken to the hospital for evaluation, but the third swimmer could not immediately be found.
Nags Head police deployed a drone to find the third swimmer. He was brought to shore and taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
"The Town of Nags Head’s thoughts are with the man’s family and friends after this tragic event," a spokesperson said.
His name has not been released publicly at this time.