Mother Nature has not been kind to the shoreline on 3rd at North Wildwood Beach.
There's some major shoreline erosion going on.
Leaving little ones with little room to play at north wildwood beach at 3rd Street.
The shore line has washed away forcing tourists and regulars like John White to find
other spots to enjoy their final days of surf and sun this season.
"Right now there's nowhere to put your umbrella or chairs or anything no room right now. You have to go down three more streets before you can get any beach," explained Wildwood resident John White.
Most of the sands been washed away south down to 10th and 15th street where there's plenty of sand for beach goers to relax and enjoy.
This week the city plans to reverse what Mother Nature has done.
Hauling some 10,000 cubic yards of sand back to the 3rd Street beach.
That's because a lack of shoreline could ultimately eat away at city revenues.
"The beach is one of our main economic engines," explained Wildwood City Administrator Louis Belasco. "Study after study shows that people come to North Wildwood for our beach and boardwalk so we need to maintain this."
City officials say repairing the beach isn't just about tourism dollars..
It's also a matter of public safety and protecting the flood prone streets.
"If we have a real bad storm without the sand the water and everything could come right over
this new bulkhead and be on the street. It could cause some problems," said resident Bill Weyhmiller.
Weather permitting the beach repairs will start next week and continue thru March.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:48:34 GMT
Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:58:46 GMT
Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party.
Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:48:26 GMT
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:30:28 GMT
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a fabulous Summer season. From the relaxing beaches to the famous boardwalk, Ocean City is safe, clean and has some of the best food
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a spectacular Summer season.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:40:06 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:15 GMT
A Philadelphia judge has ordered that a couple who believe in faith healing over medicine be held without bail on third-degree murder charges in the April death of their 8-month-old son.Herbert and Catherine
A Philadelphia judge has ordered that a couple who believe in faith healing over medicine be held without bail on third-degree murder charges in the April death of their 8-month-old son.Herbert and Catherine
