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Coach Nicole Woods’ Brush with Death Turns to Recovery

When a rip current threatened her nephew at Wrightsville Beach, UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods dived into action — only to find herself fighting for her own life. Rescued and revived after cardiac arrest, she now faces a lengthy recovery, with Cherie Lea taking the helm of the team.

May 27, 2026

UNCW Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Fatal Rip Current Rescue

UNCW women's basketball coach Nicole Woods was caught in a rip current while saving her nephew at Wrightsville Beach. After a dramatic rescue and medical intervention, she has recovered at home and is using her story to warn swimmers of the unseen risks.

May 27, 2026

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