Waves slam Oceanana Pier in Atlantic Beach as Hurricane Florence approaches

Waves batter the Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant in Atlantic Beach Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 as Hurricane Florence approaches the Carolinas.
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0:52 birds flying like "just another day"

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[@Youre_Right]

Best vacation of my life was here. I was 17 and met this cool ass guy named JP. We hung out all week. Every night the teenagers would meet up at the beach and there would be a trash can full of beer and ice. I hooked up with this fine ass girl named Paula. I wish I could relive that week one more time.

[@GrandpaGreybeard]

I would be surprised if that building at the end of the pier survives. It was already moving quite a lot. Be safe anyone who stayed behind.

[@renerpho]

It has been destroyed earlier today.
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/florence-destroys-landmark-pier-in-atlantic-beach

[@TAPPChannel]

wow... hopefully everything will be alright

[@marleneroncskevitz7707]

Amazing footage! I'm sorry to see that the pier didn't make it.

[@brittanygaugis2798]

I feel bad for the people who are getting hit by the hurricane. Stay safe out there y'all

[@W_AlexanderYT]

Here in Emerald Isle, NC we have a board with lock from their. It's from their upper deck by the tiki bar

[@Travel2places621]

I'm from Charlotte nc , i did fish in that pier

[@dude754321]

I'm in Charlotte too. I was just at Myrtle Beach Tuesday. They made everyone leave though. I really wanted to do some fishing but they shut everything down.

[@kaseyybethh5027]

That peir brings back so many memories. I guess that will be gone soon...

[@meowe1079]

I feel sorry for the people who live there...

[@geoffreylee5199]

Good visual story.

[@bedlamnfse]

wishing you guys across the pond all the best, looks like its gonna get nasty :-(

[@MDJ-wb1pn]

Our storm team is on site. We are prepared and will bring you all updates shortly. So far so good.

[@sonyagraske376]

FABULOUSLY DONE VIDEO. 😉💓

[@ScaryAppul-114]

The thumbnail is the same picture on the newspaper I get lol

[@sanbhag253]

Take care one and all!!!!

[@soc4024]

I loved that place :,(

[@renerpho]

That pier has been there for 60 years :-(

[@kidextortionman8676]

Im scared and cant sleep. 😭

[@drakescousin34]

That pier won’t be there tomorrow :/

[@trevormatton654]

that what I've been thinkin

[@ojedausa6978]

I think I already saw where it was destroyed unfortunately

[@renerpho]

It has been destroyed earlier today.
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/florence-destroys-landmark-pier-in-atlantic-beach

[@east6229]

Does anyone know if it is still standing? I love that pier

[@renerpho]

It's been destroyed.
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/florence-destroys-landmark-pier-in-atlantic-beach

[@teejones9227]

Wow

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Come on, we know we are all here hoping we suddenly see the Camera man go air born and Splash in the Atlantic.

[@rascalanevermind]

Please DO NOT stay to take a SELFIE with Florence.
GO for safe grounds. GOD SPEED.

[@RB-er6gu]

I REMEMBER after Katrina in saint bernard parish first ones caught looting was police officers and first responders!!!

[@Travel2places621]

Yeah? That was little early to evacuate ppl

[@OmegaLuker7]

Impending Doom Approaches....

[@zvezdozkajasnaja3626]

😱😰😢

[@sherrym8143]

That pier has been destroyed

[@lolidekwhatimdoinginmylife5923]

Oh my god, I didn't think it that bad!!

[@ameala3252]

Omg it is so scary⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠🌀🌀🌀🌀scary hurrican

[@mindfuless674]

Your suppose to bring your flag inside during a hurricane. Duh!

[@payiverse]

IM READY FOR DEATH