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Cape Hatteras National Seashore advises: swim at lifeguard beaches and sign up for swimming safety alerts

Ocracoke Observer

May 20, 2026

MANTEO, N.C. - Cape Hatteras National Seashore will staff five lifeguarded beaches this year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguarded BeachesLifeguar…

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