Nash County EMS Director Dale Griffin dies in North Carolina drowning

Dale Griffin, the director of Nash County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), has died following a drowning incident at a beach in Carteret County, North Carolina. The Nash County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident occurred on a Saturday.

Griffin was a long-standing member of the Nash County EMS, having served the department for 38 years. Nash County officials and colleagues have described him as a highly respected leader and a dedicated professional. In a tribute, Nash EMS stated, "Today, Nash EMS has lost our Director, but so many of us have also lost a mentor and a dear friend."

County Manager Stacie Shatzer expressed deep sadness over the loss, noting Griffin's years of service to the community. Local authorities have not released specific details regarding the exact circumstances of the drowning.