House Collapse in Rodanthe Due to Hurricane Ernesto Swells

Saturday, 17 August 2024, 09:40

House collapse in Rodanthe highlights the ocean's power as debris follows Hurricane Ernesto's swells. The home on Corbina Drive, known as Dolphin's Point, was lost to the sea. Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue confirmed no injuries.

House Collapse in Rodanthe

RODANTHE, N.C. (WAVY) — A house was lost to the Atlantic Ocean on Friday as powerful swells from Hurricane Ernesto wreaked havoc hundreds of miles offshore near Bermuda. The collapse occurred at a house on Corbina Drive, known as Dolphin's Point, according to a Facebook post from Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue.

No one was inside the home.
The house had its power cut off last week.
Debris will be present in the area for several days.

Officials have cautioned against entering the ocean in this area due to hazardous conditions caused by the storm's aftermath.

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