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Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Fatal Rip Current Rescue

After a family outing turned into a life‑threatening emergency, Coach Nicole Woods was pulled under the surf, lost her pulse, and required five minutes of CPR before regaining consciousness. She now speaks out about the hidden danger of rip currents.

May 26, 2026

Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Fatal Rip Current Rescue at Wrightsville Beach

University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods nearly drowned while rescuing her 8‑year‑old nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach. After a minutes‑long struggle, she was revived by emergency responders and later shared her story to raise awareness about rip currents.

May 26, 2026