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By Jen Carlson

On November 9, 1916, the Nags Head Coast Guard Station responded to an incident where a group of fishermen ran into trouble. Their dory became swamped on the outer sand bar and four men were tossed into the water.

One was able to make it to shore while the two others needed an assist from the station crew members. Unfortunately, one of the fishermen was lost during the event.

The NHCGS crew provided restorative treatment to those who made it to safety and were also able to recover both the dory and the fishing net.

All in a Day’s Work

Sometimes it’s about never being off duty: On July 5, 1888, a surfman from the Little Kinnakeet LifeSaving Station was involved in saving a local boy’s life.

A seven year old member of the community went missing and a search ensued. Shortly, the child was found in the surf with no signs of life. He was brought to shore by a local gentleman and the off-duty surfman met him on the beach and took charge.

Even though the station wasn’t open yet for the season, the surfman was an active member of the LKLSS crew during the season so he knew the resuscitation techniques taught by the USLSS. Working together, the men did the resuscitation method successfully and practiced artificial respiration before the boy’s life was restored.

For more stories like these, visit the Chicamacomico LifeSaving Station, where history is alive.

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