19-Year-Old Airlifted After Striking Avalon Pier Piling While Skimboarding

Skimboarder injured in Kill Devil Hills after appearing to fall, strike pier piling - The Coastland Times

A skimboarder has been hospitalized following injuries sustained Tuesday evening in Kill Devil Hills. According to information issued by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, on June 24, 2025 at around 5:54 p.m., the Kill Devil Hills Police Department (KDHPD), Fire Department, Ocean Rescue and Dare County EMS responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a 19-year-old male found floating face down in the ocean near the Avalon Fishing Pier. “A bystander was …

Man injured in OBX skimboarding accident

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WAVY) — A 19-year-old man was injured after a skimboarding accident near the Avalon Fishing Pier Tuesday. Around 5:54 p.m., multiple agencies, including the Kill Devil Hills police and fire departments, Ocean Rescue and Dare County EMS responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man who was found floating face down in the ocean near the pier, according to a news release from the town of Kill Devil Hills. Witnesses said th…

19-year-old airlifted after striking Avalon Pier piling while skimboarding

A 19-year-old skimboarder is receiving treatment after striking a pier piling near Avalon Fishing Pier.