UNCW Coach Shares Near-Drowning Experience to Promote Water Safety
UNCW women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods shared her personal near-drowning experience at Wrightsville Beach to advocate for water safety during a UNCW Boat Club event. Woods, who was rescued by bystanders and first responders after nearly drowning while saving…
Wilmington, NC, October 27, 2026 —
UNCW women’s basketball head coach Nicole Woods shared a personal near-drowning experience at Wrightsville Beach during a UNCW Boat Club event, using the account to advocate for water safety.
Woods nearly drowned while saving her nephew, according to the information provided. Bystanders and first responders rescued her. She shared the experience to educate others about the dangers of ocean conditions.
The account places the incident at Wrightsville Beach, but does not provide a date or further details about the circumstances, including the specific ocean conditions involved. It also does not identify the UNCW Boat Club event’s date or venue, or describe what water-safety guidance Woods discussed.
Further details about Woods’ nephew, the people who assisted in the rescue, and any response from the university were not provided. The information available does not specify whether the event included additional speakers or activities.
Woods’ story connected a personal experience with a public safety message. The stated aim was to help educate others about the dangers of ocean conditions; no additional information was provided about any follow-up efforts or programs.
Story summarized from the original created by Conor Doherty on www.wwaytv3.com, see more information here.
