House in Rodanthe collapses, Cape Hatteras National Seashore urges visitors to avoid beach

MANTEO, N.C. (WNCN) — After the onslaught of storms in the midst of a volatile hurricane season on the coast of North Carolina, a beach house along the Outer Banks has collapsed, according to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Park services.

Officials are urging visitors of the OBX to stay away from Rodanthe Beach as they investigate the collapse of an unoccupied beach house at 23001 GA Kohler Court in Rodanthe. The advisory by the park services division starts on the north end of Rodanthe and extends far south.

The reason behind the advisory is due to the possibility of dangerous debris being present in the water, officials said. A debris removal contractor, hired by the property owner, is expected to begin cleanup Friday.

Additionally, officials are monitoring an adjacent house that sustained damages because of the nearby collapse.

According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, this is the third house collapse this year on the beach.

No injuries were reported.

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