Section of Ocean Isle Beach NC where the ocean has reclaimed land homes and a large section of 2nd Street due to rising tides

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Massive sandbags attempt to hold back the encroaching tide in Ocean Isle Beach NC where the ocean has reclaimed land homes and a large section of 2nd Street due to rising tides and erosion About 3 800 homes are packed together on the narrow seven mile long Ocean Isle The rising ocean has worn away at the eastern end where streets and lots have been steadily disappearing

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Size: 3431px × 5158px
Location: 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, USA
Photo credit: © Planetpix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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