Beaufort Inlet Beach on Shackleford Banks is Closed to Swimming

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on June 28, 2013. It is reproduced in full below.

HARKERS ISLAND, NC - Superintendent Pat Kenney announced today the closure of the beach on the very west end of Shackleford Banks along Beaufort Inlet to swimming. “No Swimming" signs along the beach will mark the closed area. Strong currents have made this closure necessary for visitor safety. Ocean and sound beaches away from the inlet remain open to swimming.

For more information call Cape Lookout National Seashore at 252-728-2250.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service