A bomb threat was allegedly made in Surf City, North Carolina, prompting a massive response from law enforcement on Wednesday. The Surf City Police Department issued a statement that emergency crews were responding to a ‘critical incident’ at the Surf City Pier, which is at 112 South Shore Drive.
They noted that the situation was evolving and urged people to avoid the pier and the immediate area at this time.
A local shared a video showing massive presence of emergency vehicles in the area.
“Stay clear of pier area until LEO gets everything sorted out. Apparent bomb threat was called in,” the person wrote. In the video, they could be heard saying that the vehicles were seen close to Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar, at 101 Roland Avenue there, which is steps away from the Surf City Ocean Pier.
Surf City bomb threat: Reactions pour in
While cops did not specify what situation they were responding to, a person mentioned in the comments that there was a bomb threat, even as one asked “What’s going on.” Another seemed to blame tourists for the latest incident, though authorities have not given an update into what is happening exactly.
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People also commented on the video showing law enforcement and first responders present on the scene. “Oh my goodness,” said one while another exclaimed “That’s crazy.”
Another said “That is sad. Our sleepy beach town is not so sleepy anymore. More people more problems. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could go back 15 to 20 years or more.” Yet another commented “They didn’t evacuate my teenage son who works right by the pier”.
Prayers were expressed by many. While some prayed for those present at the scene, others prayed for the first responders. “Prayers for a peaceful summer for all on Topsail Island. Thank you first responders,” a person commented.
Another chipped in, saying “First responders,” followed by the prayer emoticon.
A local paper reported “Emergency Services are requesting everyone avoid the area around the Surf City Fishing Pier. A large law enforcement presence is at the mainland side of the high rise bridge as well. It has been reported that there may have been a bomb threat.” Meanwhile, a person claiming to be on the pier shared what had gone down.
“We were on the pier when they evacuated…police were very tight lipped about what was going on,” they said.
