Just after 4 p.m., on Tuesday, two teenagers became stuck in the sand at a New Jersey beach in Toms River.
Levi Caverly, 18, died, and his younger sister, 17, was rescued after they dug a 10-foot hole in the sand that collapsed on them. Around 7 p.m., authorities recovered Caverly’s body.
It is reported that buckets of water, ladders, bulldozers and other heavy equipment was needed to pull the teens out of the hole.
Police say that the siblings had come from Maine to visit relatives and were at the beach all day.
“The Jersey Shore is a place where families come to make memories, bond, and enjoy all that the beach has to offer. This tragedy is a reminder to us all to be vigilant for our loved ones’ safety,” said Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill.
“Let me remind all of our beach goers, visitors, and locals, to never dig more than knee deep in the sand. Doing so puts yourself and others at risk,” he added.
