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Fox News
7 days ago
- Fox News
New Jersey seagull snatches sandwich out of stunned woman's hand
A beach-goer in New Jersey was left hungry after a seagull swooped in and stole the sandwich she was eating right out of her hand. The incident happened on Saturday on Wildwood Crest's beach. While some were asking on social media why she was filming herself eating, Victoria Shannon Reed had set up the camera to watch for gulls. "I decided to film myself eating a sandwich on the beach because I knew the seagulls were aggressive," she told newsgathering website Storyful. "While filming, a seagull came from behind me and grabbed my sandwich. This scared me and caused me to scream, become completely stunned and then decided to chase after them." Wildwood Crest is located in Cape May County, New Jersey. The beach is known for "swimming, sailing and sunsets," its website says. "If your vacation dream is to awaken to the sound of the ocean and the call of the sea gulls, or step out of your room for a romantic walk on the beach, then Wildwood Crest is for you," the beach's description reads. The location is less than an hour's drive away from Atlantic City. New Jersey's beaches are well-known tourist destinations during the summer.
The Independent
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Independent
I live by the sea, and these are the best beach towels I've tested for 2025
With summer in full swing, it's time to crack out the beach towels, swimsuits and sunscreen for a day at the seaside or lounging poolside. Here in the UK, a dip in the sea almost always goes hand in hand with a yelp, deep breath and chorus of 'It's alright once you're in' – so you know you're going to want a snuggly, fluffy towel waiting for you once you emerge from the depths. Whether it's something garish that stakes your claim to a patch of sand or a print to show off your style, 2025's offerings have something for every type of beachgoer. Of course, an aesthetic design doesn't necessarily make for durable or absorbent fabric, so I've been busy testing sand- and chlorine-resistant towels. Scroll on to browse my pick of the best beach towels after months of testing. How I tested I live within easy reach of Brighton Beach, so I was perfectly placed to get hands-on with the best beach towels. While I was lucky enough to land plenty of sunny days through May and June, I couldn't heat up the 10-13C sea water. This meant undergoing a handful of cold-water plunges before retreating to the shore and swiftly bundling up in a beach towel. I put the towels through their paces after a swim and when lounging on the pebbles, and I also laundered each one. Several towels did not make the cut. Across each model, I paid attention to the following features: Drying effectiveness: A towel's most important role is to dry damp skin after swimming, so I ensured that each one could mop away moisture quickly. Drying speed in and of itself: After a day by the pool or sea, you'll have to lug your beach towel back home and, ideally, it won't be sopping wet for the journey. Style: Though this is somewhat subjective, I tried to pick prints that will stand the test of time. Unique functions: You might think a beach towel is just a towel, but you'd be surprised to discover how many pieces stand out from the crowd with a 2-in-1 tote bag design or sand-resistant textile. Laundry: A flashy design won't be much good if all the colours melt into one upon contact with water, so I inspected the brilliance of the colourful fabrics after washing. I also looked out for any changes in texture, noting which terry towelling remained soft and which (if any) turned rough after drying. Pilling: Everyone hates when a towel leaves a fluff trail from your torso to your toes, so I kept an eye out for pilling fabrics. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Not only does Lucy Smith live by the beach, but she's been a keen cold-water swimmer for years, so she knows what she wants from a decent beach towel. She also used to assessing fabric for quality and durability, having tested silk pillowcases and much more for IndyBest. Lucy's reviews are always based on real-world testing, and she will only recommend products she believes are worth your money. The best beach towels for 2025 are:
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
York beachgoer revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach
May 25—A beachgoer saved a woman who was drowning on Long Sands Beach in York on Saturday afternoon. The York Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a possible drowning at Long Sands Beach in the area of the Stones Throw Hotel and Restaurant around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release. By the time first responders arrived, a bystander had already jumped into action, removed the drowning victim from the water and performed CPR on her, according to the news release. The 20-year-old woman was breathing on her own again when she was transported to York Hospital for further treatment. Her condition was not released. Neither person's name was released by authorities. Last summer, lifeguards at some of Maine's most popular beaches reported that an increasing number of swimmers were requiring rescue from the water, in large part because of an increase in potentially deadly rip currents. Experts told the Press Herald at the time that the severe winter storms that walloped Maine in late 2023 and early 2024 reshaped the underwater topography of the surf zone, creating largely invisible underwater troughs and sandbars that are fertile ground for the formation of rip currents. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
