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This summer, as families flock to the shore, at least one beach may be putting dampers on children’s plans to dig into sand.
The city of Holmes Beach in Florida passed the rule this summer declaring that “there are no holes in the beach.”
Holmes Beach City Commissioner Carol Whitmore said Fox 13 This rule is implemented to protect both beach fans and wildlife.
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“People don’t hear. They’re on vacation, they don’t think, and unfortunately, we have to think about people. [then] come Beach After they left,” Whitmore said.
“We have to think about their safety.”
New safety rules at one Florida Beach (not pictured) prohibit digging holes deeper than a foot. Metal shovels are also prohibited. (istock)
The ordinance states that “people cannot dig holes in sandy bay beaches deeper than a foot,” and prohibits “metal shovels” such as gardening tools.
Toy shovels and plastic shovels for children are still permitted. =
“We almost had [person] It falls into a huge hole no one can hide. That’s Safety issues“Whitmore has added.
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In 2024, Fox 13 reported that a young girl died after the sand collapsed and fell into a hole near six feet in Lauderdale, Lauderdale.
“We almost had [person] It falls into a huge hole no one can hide. It’s a safety issue. ” (Manatee Co. Government)
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Big holes also pose a threat For wildlife – Specifically, sea turtles.
“These holes can be three to six feet deep. They then leave and don’t cover the backup. The turtle photo gets caught in the holes and can’t survive,” Whitmore said.
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A visitor to Manatee Public Beach in Waylon Slabach told Fox 13 that her daughter loves to dig into the sand.
Toy shovels and plastic shovels for children are still permitted. (istock)
“We love to take her here on Sunday afternoons. We play with her and dig holes and fill them up before we leave,” he said.
Waylon said it was “easy” to fill the hole his daughter made. Protects the turtle.
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National Ocean Service says on its website that beach fans can “help the mother of a sea turtle and their offspring improve their survival potential” by filling holes created in the sand.
