Ocean City
CRIME & SAFETY
OCPD addresses fire alarm issues across city
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Fire Department says that numerous buildings in the city with fire alarm systems may be experiencing issues with the system’s telecommunications interface. We’re told these may be related to the CrowdStrike software issue. The issue at this time does not appear...
"It's like a boa constrictor around you" Experts warn about digging sand holes at the beach
WASHINGTON — A day at the beach can go from catching waves, to desperately trying to save a life. Digging holes at the beach is something many people, including kids do for fun. But experts warn that in a flash, it could become deadly when these sand holes suddenly collapse with no warning. Since February, one child has died from a sand hole collapse and two other children had to be rescued when the sand holes they were digging fell. It's panic and pain that Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin, hopes no family ever has to feel. Abrin describes what's it like when someone gets trapped in a sand hole.
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