News Release

New York man dies in water-related incident near Ramp 49 in Frisco, North Carolina

Date: June 30, 2025
Contact: Mike Barber, 252-475-9032

MANTEO, N.C. — A 67-year-old male died this afternoon while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean near Frisco, North Carolina on Hatteras Island. Resuscitation measures were attempted on the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Ramp 49 but were unsuccessful.

Additional details:

• A 911 call was received at 2:51 p.m.

• A 67-year-old male visiting from Nanuet, N.Y. was in the water just east of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Ramp 49 in Frisco, North Carolina.

• The individual was swimming without floatation.

• A bystander observed the male face down in the water.

• Bystanders rescued the male, brought him to shore. and immediately performed CPR along with Hatteras Island Ocean Rescue staff.

• Dare County Emergency Medical Services staff and Cape Hatteras National Seashore Rangers also responded to the incident.

• The rip current forecast for today for the beaches in Frisco was moderate; however, rip currents were not observed in the area surrounding this incident.

“Cape Hatteras National Seashore extends our condolences to the victim's family and friends," said National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac.