Beach House Swept Into Ocean by Hurricane Ernesto in North Carolina

Seventh home collapse in Rodanthe in four years highlights ongoing coastal erosion and climate challenges.

A beachfront home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the ocean during Hurricane Ernesto.
The house was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported.
This marks the seventh house collapse in the area within four years, exacerbated by rising sea levels and beach erosion.
Local authorities have warned residents to avoid the area due to dangerous debris in the water.
Efforts to remove the debris and protect other homes are ongoing but face significant financial and logistical challenges.